Living In The Large World

True Testimony of Faith

••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 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. His friend 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, his friend 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 many 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!

••He started crying for the "first-time" in his life unto God. Please help me God, I don’t want to die. God answered his prayer, My son, if, I wanted you to die, you would have died a long time-ago. He showed Thomas, the day on the motorcycle wreck where, his head had been amputated. He showed him the day of the explosion where, he had been electrocuted, fallen, and died. Thomas was touched by, God for the first time in his life. A few days later he was cutting the grass and he cried to God, I want to believe in you God, but, I need more proof.

••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. The person had given the boat all of the gas so, Thomas was being pulled into the boat motor.

••He had no fear as the boat motor pulled him closer because, God was beside him when, the rope was cut one foot from his hand. The driver of the boat was scared and trembling over the experience. Thomas turned with a smile saying, "Thank -You," With All His Heart To God. Thomas loved fishing and he had owned a deep sea fishing boat. One night, he was 50miles in the middle of the ocean when, his world turned into your worst nightmare. Lighting crashed around every side of his boat as the wind and sea turned into a wild animal out on a prey. The people aboard his boat were in fear for their lives so, they rushed to put on the life jackets. He warned some of his crew to be careful about, the language coming out their mouths. Thomas knew, "God," was in control and God, was helping him guide the boat to safety. The people aboard his boat never felt as scared in their lives when, Thomas had no fear with the presents of God and his savior "Jesus Christ."

••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!

Overcoming Obstacles!

••The Christian testimony shares truth and I vision "Life could be a race with obstacles." Children are born with cancer, AIDS, and other health problems. Our lives are full of obstacles among the human race which, we could win! Yes, now I have multiple sclerosis and I'll crawl the last mile. The challenges we face are real but we could set a goal. Push yourself across a finish line. Winners never give up! People smiling is the greatest gift in the World and a baby smile touches my heart! My peace, joy, laughter, and faith comes from the heart. There is a human race to win and multiple sclerosis is just an obstacle in the coarse. You could win the race if you entered race before deadline. Qualification: Open Heart. Jesus could heal you and you could share his Glory.

I was around thirty years old I asked, my mother "Could I Have The Family Portrait" when she died. My mother Edie told, my brothers and sister the family portrait goes to Tommy after, her death. Three months later, the doctor gave Her two days - two months to live and I said, God Can Help Her! I did not have the faith, alone! I believed, faith from her children in the family portrait, "Could Saved Her Life." The children put most their faith in the medical profession and her cancer was terminal.

On family "Thanks Giving" dinner, my step grandfather Frank announced doctors cured his cancer. Several weeks later, my step grandfather died. I sat during Frank's funeral knowing, my mother was next! The priest appeared to preach through God and the Bible. The Priest said, we live in a circle of life! If, When we graduate, our journey of life is completed so we can go home. My mother could not go to Franks funeral but she happen to say, Our lives are nothing but a cycle.

The "Family Portrait" was around 25 years Old that, Included: Mother Edie, Father Jim, Debbie, Larry, David, Mark, Terri, Theresa, Tommy, and Janice. My oldest brother Michael's childhood tells a story by faith "One Voice" so Michael is not seen in a family picture. My family is the greatest gift in the world and I could not put a price tag on their love. My love by faith gave me the wisdom to praise the Family Portrait and I hope you do. Truthfully: Years ago, my blind sister "Terri" wrote a testimony on me and I started writing!

Jesus Loves You and I do... Tommy

There Is Hope - If You Believe?

••How do we live, love, find faith, and grow old?

The days ahead of us will be hard but, There Is Hope, If You Believe? My name is Thomas, born and raised in Charleston, S.C. family of nine children. Mother was a catholic, who loved her children. Dad was a hard worker, who forgot his children. The days ahead of us can make life worth living.

Our HEARTS are the most important gift to "life."

Our hearts feel many things in life and memories. Why do we feel the things in our hearts? There are many answers but, we need to grow in faith. Faith is there for our hearts to grow. How do our hearts heal if there is no faith?

I’m sitting at home writing on New Years Eve. after burying my little sister "Janice," the day after Christmas. My mother past away in 1996 and my dad past away in 1977. The New Year is 1998 and I feel alone here without my love ones. The tears run down my face at the age of 32 as I sit writing about, "Life."

We never expect things to go wrong in our lives. I see life is not like a watch. You can’t wear it or own it so, time isn’t on our hands to keep. Many things in life has a price for keeps, except; "Love." The love left behind is ours to keep in our hearts.

Faith is hard to find in a church but, we can find it in our hearts. We can grow in faith being in a church but, many people go to church with little faith in life. Faith can carry us through life with the things needed to live and "One day," we can go home to a better place called, "Heaven."

Do you believe in heaven or do you believe all is here on earth? "We no-longer use our animal instinct to live!" How does a squirrel know to gather nuts in order to survive the winters? How does the birds know to fly south in the winter? There is a purpose in the animals survival and they do believe in their course. How do we believe in our course?

We need to open our hearts to see our course in life. Prayer is the most important factor to find the faith. Our hearts give us more answers but, we have to believe. There is alot of mystery in life, however; "Life has a course to follow." Before my mother passed away she told me, "Life is nothing but, a cycle!" She watched her parents die and her children was watching her die allowing life to cycle. My mother prayed to "God" with her last breath. There is a course to follow in life so, we should pray with all our hearts.

God will answer those asking for salvation. The greatest gift to receive in life is to believe in "God" and my savior, "Jesus Christ!" They filled my heart with faith, love, and happiness!" "Remember," Jesus Loves You!

Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." (John 20:29) NKJV

Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe (first) that you receive them, and (then) you will have them" (Mark 11:24) NKJV

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