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Blog from JJ

Blog from JJ

March 31, 2020 Posted by Karen Huxter 9 Comments

Today was a good day.  We had a great sleep, then had our healthy breakfast.  The most important difference is that we are washing our hands very often.

The regular staff members are not coming to work on campus anymore because of the Covid 19 virus.  Luckner has made an arrangement with the other employees to stay home for a month to reduce the risk. Two house mothers will stay with us for the month.  I will be taking care of preparing the supplies for us, such as food, soap, oil, cleaning supplies etc.

The children are doing well, playing in the yard, and having fun.  I helped the kids take out the bikes to ride and we shared some candy and some chocolate – yum! School was closed by government order over a week ago, during the exams.

And I’m also helping measure food for that will go out to the community.  They will pick up their food at the gate so that we keep contact to a minimum.  We are also talking about “what is a Corona virus” on the radio.

There are no church services for a while.  So life is different, but we are doing well.  The mangoes are starting to ripen and we’re excited to eat them.   

We miss all of our visitors and friends who are not able to come to Haiti for some time.  And we especially miss Mama and Luc. 

Lots of love ❤️ and hugs from all the children.

  • Jofky, Judel & Dieunel enjoying mangoes
  • Kids playing outside

~JJ

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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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  • Dickie MacDonald
    · Reply

    March 31, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    Well done JJ, thanks for the update.

  • Keith
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    March 31, 2020 at 12:12 PM

    What a great blog JJ
    What wonderful maturity and leadership you are showing.
    How good to see the responsible young man you have become.
    Thanks for the update.
    Stay safe

  • Sandra
    · Reply

    March 31, 2020 at 12:33 PM

    What an awesome blog JJ. You are a natural. Love to hear from you again. Keep on helping the little ones and the house mothers and Luckner. You are doing a great job there. Miss seeing you and all the kids….give them hugs and say hello for me and Dickie. Love you all lots. Stay safe.

  • beate rufft
    · Reply

    March 31, 2020 at 3:57 PM

    JJ, I’m so proud of you…Keep up the good work. We all miss you and the kids, but it brings peace knowing that you are doing such a great job 🙂

  • Peter John James
    · Reply

    March 31, 2020 at 4:33 PM

    It’s amazing to hear all of that from you guys , love you guys so much, and miss having everyone of you here, can’t wait to see you guys

  • Shondi
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    March 31, 2020 at 5:21 PM

    Great blog, JJ – thanks for the update. Praying for you all.

  • Linda comeau
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    March 31, 2020 at 5:29 PM

    You did a great job Jj ? Bob the builder is keeping up with all your activities

  • Seth Huber
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    March 31, 2020 at 10:57 PM

    So proud of you JJ! Great job writing and i’m sure you are also doing a great job helping take of the kids! We miss you all and are praying for you all! Love Seth and Jessie

  • Wendy JOY Pitman
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    April 5, 2020 at 7:53 PM

    JJ, Thanks for the update….. I enjoyed your blog so much ,your a good writer and express yourself beautifully. You are all in my prayers as well as your country Haiti. I can see why the children love you JJ ,your a kind, responsible, lots of fun,and caring young man with a beautiful heart. .Your doing an awesome job ,what a mighty God you serve !! God is so good , Love, Wendy JOY

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