"never forget that adoption is born from loss"

I saw this statement in an email this morning, and it really hit me hard..
"never forget that adoption is born from loss".

As we approach the 1 yr anniversary of adoption of our daughter, the wisdom yet sadness in those words were like a bucket of cold water in my face. Providing a home for a child that needed one has been one of the most precious gifts I've ever received; in that, I forgot/forget the loss that had to take place so that I could receive such a blessing.

It literally tears at my heart as I think of & am reminded daily of all the children who are removed from their homes, needing a safe & loving place to call home. I'm ashamed of myself & ashamed to have to admit that my selfishness has stood in the way of the selflessness I am called to by our Heavenly Father --- to help take care of the widows & orphans.

In this season of hustle & bustle, as a Christian I find it easy to go around saying "remember the reason for the season". What I should be focusing on is not the words about remembering, but the ACTIONS I should be taking as I remember the reason for this season.

Praying God continues to do His work in me, helping me to be open & accepting of the changes I need to make in myself, allowing more of that blasted uncomfortableness to prompt me to do His will.