Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-7

Photo Friday today is as basic as it gets. I have dropped some heavy stuff in this blog recently, so today will be, quite simply, five photos with minimal explanation.

As always, I am grateful for the graces and the joys of everyday life:

First, Geoffrey is so happy to be walking again. His leg is healing up quite nicely:

Then, David is becoming an expert Lego builder. Also, recently, “student of the month” at his elementary school:

This, another portrait of my parents, making the best of their challenging situation:

Wednesday evening, the serendipity of running into friends when out for a dinner date. Janet and David Briley:

Finally, the continued beauty of emerging springtime here in Wake Forest. Looking across to my parents’ cottage next door: