Isaac Fick|Marlin Chronicle
Brennan is a junior studying History. Isaac is a sophomore studying Media & Communication. He is the Opinions Editor for the Marlin Chronicle. This article was inspired by a class assignment, where they found this story.
“I feel a lot of love,” a lone construction worker shoveling dirt said. While building a road, the worker referred to the opportunity of love as a blessing. “I don’t have all the answers, but I know one thing I can say,” he said. “It’s a blessing to be able to love people.”
Kenneth Brown, a laborer working for Chesapeake Contracting Group, doesn’t consider construction his passion, but he is grateful for the work. “This isn’t something I love to do, but it’s a blessing to be doing it,” he said. “I have a job, and what motivates me is the people I work with. I’m content.”
Faith plays a central role in Brown’s life. He spoke with conviction about his belief in God and the importance of staying humble. “So much is going on in the world today. We have to know who our Creator is, where our help comes from,” he said. “Without God, we can’t do anything. He gives us strength to wake up in the morning. Somebody didn’t wake up today, but I did, and I’m grateful.”
Having overcome personal hardships, including a battle with cancer, he carries an outlook rooted in gratitude and love. “People ask me why I smile so much,” he said. “I smile because I woke up this morning. Somebody didn’t. I’ve been through a lot, but God brought me through it.”
For him, the message is simple: “Life ain’t gonna be easy. It all depends on how you make it, how you choose to live your life…stay humble.”
By Brennan Black & Isaac Fick
