Tracing back to Ethiopia, where we were born into a loving but struggling family. Our parents did everything they could to provide for us, despite the hardships they faced. Our father was a farmer, and during the off-season, he worked as a merchant, traveling to support our family. Even as young children, we could see how hard life was for them, but they never let their struggles break their spirit.

Our mother was the heart of our home. She held everything together, ensuring that things ran smoothly when our father was away. But in our family, everyone had a role to play—even us children. At a young age, we were put to work, caring for the farm animals and walking miles—sometimes three to five—just to fetch water from the river. Carrying back a heavy jerrycan filled with three to five gallons of water was exhausting, but it was our reality. Our home had no electricity, no running water, just the resilience of our family keeping us going.

Despite these hardships, life had its moments of joy—until everything changed.

Our parents’ health began to decline. Some days were better than others, and we held on to the hope that they would recover. But in 2003, our world came crashing down when our father passed away. The grief was unbearable, but we still had our mother. We thought that as long as she was with us, we would be okay.

Then, just six months later, she was gone too.

Losing our father was devastating, but losing our mother felt like the end of everything. We were lost, hopeless, and consumed by grief. It felt as though life had abandoned us.

For a time, we remained in our small hut, relying on our older brother and the occasional help from our grandmother. But eventually, the four of us were placed in an orphanage. Life there was different—difficult in its own way—but it also led to an unexpected turn. A family from Rexburg, Idaho, saw something in us. They believed in us. And they made the life-changing decision to adopt us.

Moving to the United States was overwhelming. It felt like stepping into another world. The language was unfamiliar, the culture was different, and school was a struggle. Sitting in classrooms where we couldn’t understand a word was frustrating and isolating. We had no formal schooling in Ethiopia, which made learning even harder. But we refused to let those challenges define us. We worked relentlessly, pushing ourselves beyond what seemed possible. By the time we reached high school, most of us were earning straight A’s.

After graduation, three of us chose to serve two-year missions for the LDS Church. Upon returning, our oldest brother, Mubarek, decided to pursue higher education and earned a degree in business finance. The rest of us took a different path, choosing to enter the workforce. But we wanted more than just a job—we wanted to build something of our own.

In April 2022, we took a leap of faith and launched Haws Delivery LLC with just one truck. It was one of the hardest things we had ever done—mentally, emotionally, and financially. Our brother Tofik was constantly on the road, driving almost 24/7 just to keep the business afloat. But without steady contracts, we were losing money fast. It felt like we were on the verge of failure before we had even gotten started.

But we didn’t give up. We researched, made countless phone calls, and knocked on doors, determined to find a way forward. Then, finally, we caught a break. We secured a local contract with Updike, giving us steady work five days a week, with shifts lasting between 8 to 12 hours. That was just the beginning. Soon after, Lowe’s contracted us for appliance delivery and installation. Then Costco followed, bringing us more business in furniture and appliance assembly.

Today, we have grown from a single truck to a fleet of 10 to 15, working with some of the biggest companies in the industry.

It hasn’t been an easy journey. There were sleepless nights, financial struggles, moments of doubt, and days when we questioned whether we would make it. But we kept pushing forward, fueled by faith, determination, and the unbreakable bond of family.

And now, here we are—living proof that no matter where you come from or what hardships you face, with resilience and the grace of God, you can rise.