The Food is soooo Delicious!
This fresh Haitian air gave us such a good night’s sleep that we almost missed breakfast, and that is not...
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This fresh Haitian air gave us such a good night’s sleep that we almost missed breakfast, and that is not...
After much planning and travel, Mike and I arrived in Haiti yesterday. All of our luggage even arrived with us...
Well, it’s our last full day here. How time has flown! Yesterday we went for a short canal walk with...
Hello again! We had intentions of blogging again yesterday, but it is amazing how fast time goes by when you...
Yesterday morning, we attended our very first Haitian church service. We weren’t sure how many people would be out as...
We are first timers here at HATS. We have heard lots about the ministry here and have had an interest...
Last night we observed our favorite Team Texas Tradition – sitting up on the rooftop with Karen, talking about life,...
Our favorite day in Haiti every year is Sunday. For at least one Sunday every year we experience an aerobic...
While there are certainly many things to report from our day at HATS, our day started as it should…with the...
It’s the moment this blog has been waiting for. Team Texas is back, which means Brooks and David are once...
Cathy It’s the last day here , where did the week go? Up at 5:30 am to see the breaking...
My first time here in Haiti. Arrived on Tuesday and really didn’t know what to expect. The drive in from...
Had a great nights sleep in my tent, a lovely supper last night and the warmest welcome from the kids...
Today is my last day and I am sad. It seems like it has gone so fast but I am...
Today I slept in. I must have been really tired. I got Haitian oatmeal this morning so my day started...
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Thank you Karen for everything you do, all the hard work and dedication that you put into this place, all of the work behind the scenes. Thank you for putting up with all the craziness that we bring when we come to your house for the week, just thank you times a million and one for everything Karen. I can write about my week until I am blue in the face (maybe not write that long but if you know me I can definitely talk for that long), and can sing about kit kat bars until my voice gives out, but I cannot even begin to try and articulate in song, dance, or other random art forms how thankful and blessed I am to have been given this experience not only once but twice! Thank you – thank you – thank you – thank you!!!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
Culture shock for this Canadian team at first, but a ride through busy, vibrant streets proved terrifically interesting; busy markets, vendors selling exotic fruits, clothing and shoes, used tires and rusty metal… and then the gorgeous countryside: banana plants, mangoes, cows and goats and pigs and dogs, the Golfe de La Gonave by our side. Rice patties indicated we were close to our home for the next week. We were greeted by Magalie, a house mother, with hugs for all and, of course, the children themselves, so gorgeous and endearing. A beautiful meal was followed by a sharing of impressions: there is a lot of poverty but so much potential and hope. We are already in love with Haiti.
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!
They call Karen “the helicopter ” and after spending three days by her side I know why. She propels through life!!! If you want to get on the ride you better start running. It is an amazing work that the Lord is doing here through so many many dedicated workers…literally hundreds of children impacted every day with the love of Christ…but the task to do so is enormous. The dedication of staff is invaluable…they NEED US ALL!!
I am so thankful to Jesus for the opportunity to serve at HATS and to finally experience the great work that God is doing there. I look forward to seeing them all again when I visit next time.
This is my first time traveling outside of Canada and I am proud to say it was for a mission trip. I have always wanted to go on one and see what it like in other parts of the world and do what I can to help out. Haiti is a terminus life change for me and how I look at things. Seeing these kids and how they have such a passion for each other and for us is truly inspiring. I look back to what I was like at that age and I don’t think I was half as kind or generous as they are. This morning we did devotions and as I was speaking about what an impact they had on me only in one day I started to tear up…it was very emotional to talk about.
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!
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