When I began this design blog, I promised myself that I would keep to the topic, always focusing upon creative aspects of design and learning. Yet, tonight, after returning from a 3 day trip to Atlanta that suddenly turned into 10 days, it seems my constitution is wavering and I need to write about this family’s “tiny diversion.” His name is Gabriel Alexander and he entered our world 6 weeks premature. My daughter’s first baby weighed a mere 4 lbs 5 ounces, but quickly won our hearts.  He has certainly put things in perspective for this new Nanaw who will be quite excited when he is able to leave the neonatal intensive care unit. The time with my brave daughter and caring son-in-law was good and my daughter reminded me to be calmer and take a deep breath once in a while. Isn’t it wonderful when parent and child reach a point of relationship balance and your own progeny can teach you? She certainly earned my respect through this life episode

My heart ached as I boarded a plane to return to Texas today without getting to see Gabriel go home; yet I know that plane can go both directions and I’ll soon find a way to get back to Atlanta! Family First.