Yesterday and today started off with a gorgeous walk by the canal. The sun was rising, the rice was sparkling […]
Oh the Fun of Writing Letters
Oh the fun that was had today trying to write the letters with the Preschool One class! The children in […]
Today started with church. The congregation consists of mostly children and they do a lot of singing, clapping and keeping […]
Today we’d like to take a moment to introduce each of the kids to those of you reading the blog […]
3:00 AM Alarm Clock!
At 3:00 a.m our first alarm went off…actually it was a truck honking it’s horn and pretty much had Liette […]
Falling stars, fireflies, toads and bats were what I got to think about as I went to bed last night. […]
Safe Arrival in Deschapelles!
We’re happy to say that we’ve arrived safely in Deschapelles, Haiti. We flew into Port-au-Prince early this am and were […]
Here we are again, finally. Actually we tried to get a blog posted on Saturday. Mariah wrote a blog twice […]
Precious Baby Jonathan
Precious baby Jonathan has been in the hospital for the past few days and will be for awhile yet. He […]
Thankfulness & So Many Updates
Jessie So, even though it is only November 2nd and our Thanksgiving in United States isn’t until November 24th, I […]
Goodness another week has passed since I last blogged. So much for good intentions. The intentions are good but the […]
It is a boy! Three weeks old. His name is Jonathan. Number 18 in my family. He is a precious […]
Sharing all I am Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian family and friends. As you celebrate together may you truly be thankful for who […]
Judel’s First Day of School
God is moving in our area, thanks to the radio station at Luckner’s. Radio Creole FM is sharing the word […]
It’s been about a week so we figured it was time for another update. Karen has been gone this week […]
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Personally, this is my first time here. I’ve never done a mission trip of any sort before and I’ve certainly never been anywhere this hot before. I keep seeing things that are different from what I’m used to, and hearing about things even more unfamiliar to me. One of the most surprising things to meis how quickly I’ve grown to love all the people here. Everyone here is great, and the team is wonderful too. Watching everyone support each other warms my heart almost as much as the sun warms my skin. I’ve learned a lot from this experience, and I know that this trip has already had a profound impact on my life.
Matthew Sketchley
HATS Visitor -
Amazing organization! Had the pleasure of visiting twice, and can’t wait to go back again someday. God is doing some wonderful things at HATS!
Jess MacDonald
HATS Visitor -
I have learned much about Haiti in my short stay here, much about generational, entrenched poverty, and much about hope. We can only be part of the bringing of hope if we become one small actor on the huge stage that is poverty. Thank you, Lynn Clark, for inviting me to share this life changing experience with you, and thank-you, Karen Huxter, for investing so much of your life in a work designed to bring hope to those who need it more than any Canadian could ever imagine.
Linda
HATS Visitor -
I am so thankful to God for allowing me the opportunity to be here and experience his splendor. This day will forever be in my heart and mind. The scripture that resonates with me today is “…whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt 25:40. I am so happy I decided to come to HATS, this experience will stay with me for my life time.
Crystal Young
HATS Visitor -
The time has passed so quickly. We know what we’ve done this week is important and makes a difference here at Hands Across the Sea. But it’s easy in Haiti to feel that anything we do here is simply a drop in the ocean. So much need on so many different levels: political, organizational, educational, social, spiritual…But we remind ourselves that each individual life is of infinite value so changing the life of one child and one family is worth the effort.
Liette Wilson
HATS Visitor, Supporter & Board Member -
Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
HATS Supporter -
We have so enjoyed our time here. The work we have done has been fulfilling, the fellowship has been memorable and our hearts are forever impacted by the sweet, sweet children. A piece of HATS will always stay with each of us and who knows, maybe a few will return!
Ashley Withrow, Nicki White & Deborah Gilbert
HATS Visitors -
It’s my hope that I manage to touch their hearts in some small way, the way that they have touched mine – in a major way.
Cherie MacDonald
HATS Visitor -
One thing that has impacted me on this trip is seeing the children and all the dedication in this orphanage. There is so much going on behind the scenes to keep the HATS orphanage and school running.
Donna Wheeler
HATS Visitor -
This is my first trip to Haiti and I’m hoping that it will not be my last! I could start by telling you all about my experiences however I’ll start by saying that Haiti DOES hit you in your heart! Not a day goes by when I’m not fighting back tears. Hands Across the Sea is an amazing place! Our team has been assembled of different men that all who all felt God calling them to do his bidding. Since I have been here I was quick to realize that we are just helpers here. Karen and her team of workers are, what I believe to be, the real workers of God! Each child presents their own challenges and Karen and her staff make sure that all of the children, not one child, are seen to!
Bernie Melanson
HATS Visitor
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