••There is a person named Thomas who, grew up in a large family of nine children. He was born and raised in a wonderful place called Charleston, South Carolina. Growing up, Thomas was given little preparation towards the days ahead of him, Living in the large world! His brothers and sisters spent time with their own friends so, he spent alot of time "Alone," searching for happiness. His father died when Thomas was 12 years old as a result of alcohol, speed, and depression, which led to suicide. Thomas loved his father but, he had to say, Good-Bye. Thomas felt alone, "Living in the large world."

••Edie his mother was a very special person and she tried to teach him about, God. She had taken him to church every, Sunday. Thomas was an alter boy in church but, he still felt, "Alone" Living in the large world. His daddy bought a motorcycle (dirt bike) for him when, he was younger so, Thomas really seemed to love motorcycles. Growing up, he loved riding motorcycles with his friends but, One-day, he had a major accident! He was riding his motorcycle (dirt bike) on the (526) Mark Clark Interstate before open to the public (under construction) when, he struck a steal cable crossing the road at the bottom of the bridge. There was a warning sign on the cable but, Thomas did not see the cable or sign. He was traveling around 45mph when, the cable caught him across the throat. Thomas life came to a dead stop until, he had awaken!

••His friend Robert stood still in shock because, he did not believe his own eyes witnessed, "The solid steel cable was broken." Thomas stood up with blood and flesh showing across his throat but, he was alive! Thomas no-longer knew, where he had lived. His friend was really scared because, he felt like everything had to be a dream. Robert rushed him home because, Thomas was hurt and acting very strange. When they reached Thomas home, his family was in shock to see his throat covered with blood. His friend was scared so, he left before any one could talk to him.

••Thomas family asked, what happen to you! He replied, someone tried to hang me! When Thomas returned home from the doctor, Robert called and talked to the family saying, what really happen to him. Thomas had a concussion and he was experiencing amnesia. He regain most of his thoughts after, a few weeks pasted. Thomas later dropped out of school in the 11th grade and he started working as a electrician. He was still lonely living in the large world so, he started buying material things to make him happy. He bought a trailer, a race car, a street car, a motorcycle, and a boat. Thomas still felt lonely even though, he filled his wants and desires with material possessions. He later decided, a special woman in his life could make him happy and he would not be alone.

••Thomas had several girlfriends until, he meet the special person that, he desired. He married the special woman! They had many material possessions like; a house, camper, motorcycle, two cars, two trucks, and three boats. Thomas still felt lonely and he was still searching for happiness in his life. He worked hard as an electrician until, One-day, he had a major accident at work! Thomas was hooking up an electrical box (480 volts) at the company Dynapower/Stratopower off Cross County Road when, it exploded in his face! He was one and half stories in the air kneeling on the edge so, he had no-where to go to escape the explosion. His eyes closed when, he was being set on fire! Thomas life came to a dead stop until, the explosion stopped.

••The people in the plant was scared and screaming for help because, they thought he might be dead. People rushed to his aid to see him covered with burns. His face, neck, chest, and arm was severely burned in the explosion. Many people tried to figure out how he did not get electrocuted or fallen to the steal and concrete below. Many people stood in shock to see him, "Alive." Thomas was hospitalize and treated for the severe burns. His wife, little sister, and mom tried to comfort him in the hospital until, he was released to return home. After months of healing, Thomas still felt lonely so, he decided to make a career change from an electrician. Thomas went back to school to further his education since, he decided to become a electronic engineer.

••After receiving his G.E.D., Thomas started going to Trident Tech. College. He finished a semester of thirteen credit hrs. with a 3.6 gpa average but, he could no-longer handle the change in his life. The material possessions use to bring happiness to his life but, they were no-longer part of his life. His friends were almost gone and he felt, "Alone," living in the large world. Thomas went to several doctors hoping to find many answers but, they could not find the answers to his problems. Thomas felt, his life was coming to an end!

••Thomas had a strange thought of hundreds of bees sting him until, he would almost die to become closer to God. Minutes passed as he continued cutting the grass when, Out of no where, Thomas was covered by hundreds of bumble bees. He was stung over and over until, he reached the water hose washing the bees off him and his dogs. He started killing the bees when, God spoke to him saying, "My Son," Why are you killing the bees? You asked for them! Thomas stood in shock wondering if he could be losing his mind. He heard many stories from other people but, it’s not the same when, "It happens to you."

••God was working in his life for the first time because, He asked, God to help him with all his heart. Thomas heart continuously grew to believe in God. He was giving the foresight to see a greater purpose in life, "Trying To Help People." He continued to look for a new career because, he knew, God would help guide him in the right direction. Thomas really loved going out on the water. One night, he went out shrimping with bait when, God spared his life "Again!" He threw a cast net in the water when, he felt, the rope go into the 70hp boat motor prop. He yelled to stop the boat because, the rope was tied to his hand. His father-in-law had given the boat all of the gas so, Thomas was being pulled into the boat motor.

••There are many stories about, Thomas "Living in the large world" like; the umbilical cord was caught around his throat at birth, he was hit by a speeding car, a bullet shot flashed one inch in front of his own eyes, a motorcycle (dirt bike) wreck in the middle of the railroad train tracks at high speed, and "Alone" at the jetties, he was thrown out the boat on top of the rocks. The material written about, Thomas is a true story of faith. Thomas was still searching for a career in his life which, he knew, "One-day," his career would involve helping people. He looked at all options of his new career helping people when, he felt, a special need to do pressure washing. He started a pressure wash company and he finds happiness in meeting, talking, and helping people, Living in the large world! My true life stories have been a test of faith!