A glimpse of real Love

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend."- Didn't Jesus say that?

I was working-out in the garage yesterday morning. (We have a lovely home gym in one bay of the garage; it's quite adequate.There's TV, stereo, cardio machines, and all kinds of weights and benches. Not like a garage at all. Besides, Tim keeps the garage incredibly tidy.)
So...
There I was, working my pitiful muscles, when I had a thought.
It must have been a result of increased blood flow to the brain. It went like this:

In the garage, on the incline bench, with the music blaring, I looked over and saw Tim's beautiful car. Tim is funny about his car. It's a totally custom Ford Expidition, with a Unique paint job. We affectionately call it the "T-Rex." He loves it, as only a man can love a vehicle. The thing is, he lets me drive it. He takes my car to work, because the heater is unpredictable, and it's freezing to drive. This act of personal sacrifice is more than enough proof of his love for me.

When I met Tim, 5 years ago, he looked like the ultimate man of leisure. Nice cars, lovely home, great kids....perfect life.

It occured to me in that moment that Tim gave me his magical life. He used to drive that Warm T-Rex, sculpt his considerable muscles in the garage, stay home all day, and cook every night. Now I have steped in to his life, and he has gone off to work and support us, to make it all possible.

He gave up his life for me.
He gave up his life to me.
What kind of love is that? I am so awed by the gift, so cognisant of the responsibility. I am so in love, and so very blessed.