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A Frustrating Day and a Delayed Team

January 19, 2011 Posted by Karen Huxter 3 Comments

They did not make it today. The family and friends workteam scheduled to arrive in PAP this afternoon did not make it.   After sitting on the flight in Montreal for some time, and after contacting me in PAP to say they would be late, Air Canada decided to cancel the flight.  The flight is now scheduled to arrive in Haiti tomorrow afternoon around 1:15.

Luckner and I, along with two policemen, left for PAP this morning at 5:30.  We planned on taking care of a bunch of things before going to the airport for 2:15.    Yeah right.

We got one thing accomplished and then heard the police had gone to the hotel where Baby Doc Duvalier and his wife were staying to arrest him.  We knew there was a  possibility of trouble so we decided to not take any chances on getting caught anywhere but the airport.  We headed there immediately, arriving at 10:15 for a four hour wait for the team.  Approximately 1 1/2 hr later we received word there was a problem with the plane and they would arrive late.   Shucks.  Not the day to be late.  We wanted to get the group and get out of PAP.  Later we were contacted again with the bad news the flight was cancelled for today.  We headed home and we will head off again early tomorrow morning and see what happens then.

~Karen

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About Karen Huxter

Karen Huxter, the founder and Director of Hands Across the Sea, was born in Springdale, Newfoundland and is proud of her Newfie roots and heritage. She lived in various places across Canada such as Quebec, the Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and BC before moving to Haiti in 1995. In her professional career, Karen worked in teaching, banking and administration and did extensive volunteer work with community groups and charities. A mother of two grown daughters, one young adopted son and seven grandchildren, Karen is energetic and passionate about the work in Haiti. She loves each of the children and has a heart of compassion for children, women and families in the country of Haiti.

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  • Irene Steer
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    January 19, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Karen:
    We do know that God had a reason for cancelling their flight today and we may not know the reason but they are safe and Lord willing they will arrive tomorrow. Healthy and well rested after a day of waiting and ready to be put to work. God Bless
    Irene

  • Shondi
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    January 19, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Thanks for the update – I've been thinking of the whole gang today and wondering if they'd arrived safely! I will keep praying for a safe arrival tomorrow. Please keep us updated!

    XOXO

  • linda
    · Reply

    January 19, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    KAREN Keep safe we will watch for updates on there travels and yours.
    I did not think papa doc was good news for anyone.

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