The Foundation
Physically and mentally, the Brookins family found the foundation to be especially challenging. “We were so weak then. We were carrying around these blocks and slugging through mud. We didn’t have proper work boots so we put plastic bags on our feet with old tennis shoes. We were completely unprepared.”

The Foundation
Hard Work
“The foundation was tough. But nothing builds family ties like laughing through delirious exhaustion.” As least they were able to find the humor in their struggle. For the Brookins family, after everything they had been through, they welcomed the hard work.

Hard Work