Example of Christlike Love

 Yesterday and today as I've pondered the many examples in my life of Christlike love, my mind has continually fell on my great aunt Tammy Oakey.  Tammy is kind, humble, and exhibits charity in every way.  One story from my childhood is a prime example of Tammy's selfless commitment to love and serve those around her. 

When I was in kindergarten, we lived a few blocks from Tammy's house.  On her way home from work, Tammy had the distinct impression to stop at my parents house.  She didn't know why she had this impression, and it wasn't common for her to stop at our house, but she decided to follow that prompting.  When she arrived at our house, Tammy found 5 year old me, sitting at home by myself crying on the stairs.  My mom had needed to run a few errands and called a babysitter to care for my two sisters.  The babysitter had taken them for a walk right before I arrived home from school and as a result I came home to an empty house.

I don't remember much from that day, but I do remember the feeling of relief that came from seeing a familiar face.  Tammy figured out where my mom was and what happened.  She cared for me that day.  I'm so grateful that she followed the prompting that she received that day to check in on me.  

Tammy exhibits this level of kindness and caring all of the time.  She has cared for many of my aging relatives in the last years of their lives.  She is always willing to help.  She even checked in on me after having Tillie on random days.  

When I think of Christ caring for the sick, the lost, and the disheartened, I am reminded of Tammy and the example that she is to me and many other relatives.  I'm grateful for her and all of the other examples of Christlike love I have in my life.  

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