There was a time I had no desire to be a mom

Yes, you read that right! I did not want any kids, and if you read my book From Zero To Four, you will understand why. But for your sake, here, I will cut it short.

I did not want kids. I met Jake. Jake wanted kids. I wanted Jake. So I agreed to one child and now, I have four!

It's bizarre, right? But as hard and challenging as being a mom can be, I found myself bawling this Mother's Day, reading all the handwritten notes and cards from my kids. And in the depths of a very busy season of motherhood for me, I was overwhelmed with the blessing of such a title.

I am in charge of four people's worlds right now and forever carry a title so many are praying to have or experience.

But here is the thing. You do not have to be married, physically carry a child, or sign your life away to adopt a child, to be a mom or mother figure.

There are children at your own back door that need you. That needs your influence, love, and support. They need your smile, your hug, your conversation, your heart. They need YOU as YOU are right now. They don't need to wait for things to line up perfectly for you to love on them.

Yes, I am a physical mom to four children. But I am also a mother figure to so many other kids as well. When someone steps into my car or my home. My church, or my favorite coffee shop. When I step into a gym or a field for a sporting event. Or when I am simply taking a walk in the neighborhood. I have every opportunity to be a mom or a mother figure to someone.

So I challenge you, in honor of Mother's Day, in whatever season you are in, to step up and step in to such a beautiful calling. This generation needs you. They need your support, your influence, and your deep mother mother-nurturing heart inside of you.

Also, God will not mistake who needs to be loved by you. He will put the perfect child/children right on your path for you, so don't miss it!

With Love + Friendship from a very imperfect mom/mother figure simply trying to do my best and encourage others to do the same, Megan May