cross purpose Archives

#GivingTuesday – When it’s personal (a must-read no matter when you see this)

by Robin | Nov 29, 2016 | Family, Gratitude, Mom stuff, Mothers and daughters, Personal, Uncategorized

She had no idea what her words were doing to me that night. My heart was growing like the Grinch’s when he finally understood the mystery and beauty of Christmas. Which I realize, as I tell this tale, is essentially about the same thing: Giving. Because...

Opportunity Costs (Let’s be someone’s answer to prayer)

by Robin | Dec 1, 2015 | Love Gifts, Uncategorized

I often find myself thinking about opportunity cost within the context of people and time and not just economics. If I do this, then I can’t do that. This and that can mean a lot of different things. If we spend the holidays with my in-laws, I miss seeing...