by Emlee Taylor | Jun 3, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
Too often, the feeling of being in a dark hole, completely alone in my misery, overwhelms me. Feelings of worthlessness, inadequacy, and even stupidity assault me. When I am in this dark place within, compliments do not reach me. A visit from a friend might...
by Emlee Taylor | May 27, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
I love lists! I love to write down what I plan on doing and crossing off tasks as they are finished. Sometimes, I will write down stuff I’ve already done, just so I can have the satisfaction of crossing off the chores! A cathartic release happens when I see a list of...
by Emlee Taylor | May 21, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
According to mission myth, the two periods when most missionaries go home is at the three month mark and the seven month mark. After our missionary shared this bit of missionary lore with us, I began to think about it and it made sense. My husband and I have...
by Emlee Taylor | May 13, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
Let’s have an honest discussion of what makes a good leader. All of us have experienced poor leadership and all of us have experienced good leadership. Being someone who has been both the follower and the leader, I’d like to offer some insights into what makes a good...
by Emlee Taylor | May 6, 2017 | Emlee Taylor: Missionary Mom
I Am a Stranger Who is a stranger? What constitutes a stranger? My husband was once a stranger. My now dearest friends were once strangers to me. Our missionary mailed his first missionary journal home to us this last week. As I eagerly read through his...
