Hi From Haiti

January 4, 2012

Hi everyone,
Well here I am in Haiti and so far it has been an amazing experience. We arrived on Tuesday to glorious heat…it is minus something in Montreal, not something I even want to think about tonight.

We started at 7:30 this morning and have been on a world wind tour ever since. Lots of fun seeing all that Karen has done here for the kids.

A beautiful home for the boys and girls, separate buildings that are painted such a fun shade of purple. The kids were busy sorting their clothes today, even the little ones. I think that Karena was the youngest at 3. We took a walk along the canal that is just across the road. I use the word road loosely as it is more like a cow path and the kids were singing as we went along.

We saw the school next door. No kids of course as the Christmas break doesn’t end till Monday. Being a teacher myself, I was really interested in seeing the classrooms. New buildings and classrooms clean for next term. I so wish that I could send down half of what is in the classrooms at my school!

We visited the place that Karen first lived in and actually started her orphanage in and heard so many stories about her adventures. I will remember the cockroach one for a while.

We brought 10 bags with us full of donations from Air Canada employees. School supplies for the school next door and blankets that the kids here at the orphanage are using tonight. The temperature drops this time of year and they get cold at night. Karen was saying that they like to sleep on the floor as well, so the blankets will be well used.

It is amazing to see how God has provided, protected and looked after Karen and the kids here. What she has accomplished here is mind boggling! God is so good!

I will be sad to leave tomorrow. I’ve picked out just a few pictures of the precious children that are here. Enjoy!

Joan, J.J. and the babies, Jonathan and Sandra

Keith and the babies in Air Canada bags

The kids with Air Canada bags

Joan and Keith Wight
Montreal,Quebec

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Contact

Contact Karen by email at hats.haiti@gmail.com

Mission Opportunity

Hands Across the Sea, a Christian mission with an orphanage and school in the Artibonite Valley of Haiti requires a mature married couple with a desire to serve God by assisting the present leadership team in the daily operation of the mission. Knowledge of French would be an asset but is not required. A willingness to learn Creole is essential. Duties would include basic handyman and repair work as well as general office work. Bookkeeping experience is an asset. A love for children, strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills are essential. This position requires a one-year initial commitment, with opportunity for a long-term commitment for the right couple. Housing is provided but the couple must raise their own missionary support.

Please apply to :
Karen Huxter, Director
Hands Across The Sea – Haiti
hats.haiti @gmail.com

Reply with Help Wanted in the subject line and include contact information.

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Canadian tax receipts will be issued for all donations.
Charity # 85686 5464 RR0001

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If you would like to sponsor a student, teacher, or staff member please go to our Sponsor page and click on the appropriate form to designate your wishes.

Or, for donations via cheque please forward funds to:

Hands Across The Sea Association
PO Box 101
Yarmouth, NS
Canada, B5A 4B1

Cheques payable to "Hands Across The Sea Association".

Partnerships

HATS Haiti is pleased to operate in partnership with:

Education Haiti, http://www.educationhaiti.org/

EveryChildCounts…EveryStudentMatters, http://everychildcounts.ca

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