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One Very Special Month ?
Two wonderful people on an early morning walk

One Very Special Month ?

January 9, 2017 Posted by Karen Huxter 4 Comments

Thank you so very much Dickie, Sandra and Shondi.

Arrival at the mission site is very exciting for all of us here at HATS-Haiti. Leaving, however, is an entirely different matter. Such joy, hugs, and laughter galore when we welcomed Dickie and Sandra on December 6th and then on Dec 20th we welcomed Shondi. Sad faces and tears were obvious when all three the had to leave again on January 5th. Already we await their return.

During the month a great deal was done here at HATS – actually an amazing amount of work was accomplished thanks to these three special people. All three worked diligently but Dickie hardly ever slowed down let alone stopped. Photos attached of a “few” of the things he did.

We visited Germaine who is slowly and steadily improving from major surgery.

Christmas was very enjoyable this year for all of us in the HATS family, thanks to these three. Lots was completed and lots of Canadian and Haitian fun family times were enjoyed as well. We all were blessed by them being here with us.

Thank you so very much for coming, for doing, doing, doing, for making Christmas a very special time, and for all the fun times with children and without. The month could not have been more special.

Thank you. God bless the three of you. ?

Karen

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A visit to see Germaine
A visit to see Germaine
Also works in places he should never be
Also works in places he should never be
Covering for professor Joan
Covering for professor Joan
Delivery of food to be distributed to community
Delivery of food to be distributed to community
Dickie Do - Karen thinks Dickie does too much
Dickie Do – Karen thinks Dickie does too much
Dickieson and Dickie in morning devotions
Dickieson and Dickie in morning devotions
Don't ask
Fun time at HATS during Christmas break
Fun time at HATS during Christmas break
Good changes to Admin Bldg kitchen
Good changes to Admin Bldg kitchen
Iodine to the rescue
Iodine to the rescue
Light in the darkness he made
Light in the darkness he made
Prankster Dickie at work
Prankster Dickie at work
Reciepent of one of the many food gifts donated
Reciepent of one of the many food gifts donated
Shondi
Shondi
Ti Luc asked for water. Dickie obliged.
Ti Luc asked for water. Dickie obliged.
Two more projects he finished
Two more projects he finished
Two wonderful people on an early morning walk
Two wonderful people on an early morning walk

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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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  • Keith
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    January 10, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Wow…. that’s a tough act to follow. Well done Dickie and Sandra.
    Enjoy the snow and cold and rest.
    Thank you.

  • Sandra MacDonald
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    January 10, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    It was indeed a special month. You, Karen, made it special for all of us. You work so hard and such long hours you inspire us to push on even in that heat! I hope Joan feels like I did something with Ti Luc’s schooling! I enjoyed it, plus there is a fan in his classroom so I enjoyed it even more! The food was great, games with the kids, games with just us adults and everything else was great too. Dickie did work hard, as he always does, and will hopefully get tested up in the next couple of weeks.
    I love distributing the food to people in need, don’t love the bugs much but it all can’t be good!! Love to all the kids, I miss those smiling faces asking if they can play in the playroom with me!

  • Sandra MacDonald
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    January 10, 2017 at 9:44 AM

    Oops, I forgot to mention the mangoes, hope we didn’t eat every mango in Haiti and Jim, Keith and Joan can have a few!!!!

  • beate
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    January 12, 2017 at 12:32 PM

    It’s hard to believe that the month is over already. You guys did so much, and I really enjoyed the stories, and pictures…some hilarious moments. The sunset/rise photo is stunning…

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