Today started out with some early morning excitement when Jim locked Karen on top of the water tower! I heard […]
Today at HATS-Haiti, we celebrated Christmas! Only one month and one day after the rest of the world celebrated it. […]
Home in Haiti
I wonder how many times we have said, and heard, It is good to be home!! No matter where we […]
Merry Christmas
Greetings for a very merry Christmas to family, friends, and supporters of the HATS-Haiti Mission. May you all enjoy family […]
The Haitian people are struggling. Roadblocks, anti-government protests and rioting are creating a humanitarian crisis in the country. Food can’t […]
Childrens Home Update
Things continue to be very difficult and unsettled in Haiti. But we are so grateful to report that all of […]
Have you ever thought about sponsoring a student, but worried about where your donation really goes? At Hands Across the […]
Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Greetings everyone, I have been trying for awhile to write a blog but have found it too difficult to write […]
Congratulations to all HATS-Haiti’s School IMKH grade 9 students who wrote the Haitian governmental exams this year on the 100% […]
On July 27th, Jocelyn married the love of her life, Kyle Atwood. Everybody at the HATS-Haiti Mission – Karen, Luckner, […]
HATS Golf Tournament 2019
Saturday was a beautiful day in our Nation’s Capital for golf. It was also a great day for hanging out […]
This blog is about my son Luc while here in Canada for awhile. The majority of you have met Luc […]
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of […]
Things at the mission work and flow so much better when they arrive for a few months compared to me […]
Greatly decreased Haitian dollar – Increase in food cost – Inability to purchase food = Empty tummies – Hunger – […]
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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
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Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
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I am going to try to explain why a trip to Haiti is life-changing. No-one can be thrown into a group of people who have the common purpose of doing something for someone less fortunate and not be changed in many ways. As with those I joined in each of the first four trips I made to HATS, my respect and affection for each of the team members grows daily. To those who wonder if your donations and prayers are actually making a difference, I will answer you in this way…there are about 300 children in front of me right now and some or many of them God will use in a great way to change the future face of Haiti and its people. YOU have helped make that possible — AND THAT, FOLKS — is a fact!
Brian En
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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.
Nancy Goodwin
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 -
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 -
We’ve made a difference, I believe. Big stuff, little stuff; it all contributed to the greater good and that big picture: keeping HATS a surviving and thriving, safe haven for the children of Deschapelles, Haiti. And oh my, what children they are. As expected, it was tough to leave. There were tears, whispers, hugs and I’ll miss you’s. I learned that it gets easier (only a bit) for those who’ve done this a few times. As Bob says “I’m part of the furniture now. I don’t say ‘goodbye’, I say ‘see you later’.” Maybe that’s how you cope with leaving…you return. Once, five times, 10 times. However many. Guaranteed you’ll leave a different person than when you came in.
Aimee Feaver
HATS Visitor -
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 -
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!!!!!!!
Kathleen
HATS Visitor -
It’s going to be impossible to put my thoughts into words about this experience, so I’d say this – if you can get here – do. I think most people probably think they’re coming to help others. To some extent, that’s true (at least this temporary blogger thought so). To a larger extent, you’ll leave Haiti a better person than when you arrived. Nelson Mandela once said something like “Everywhere I go, I wear you”. It means that none of us is our own person entirely. Rather, we’re the culmination of the people and experiences we have had. I leave Haiti wearing 16 HATS children, 10(ish) Haitian staff members, a Calgarian, 2 Winnipegian’s, and a Newfie. And I couldn’t be happier about it. Until we meet again my friends.
Rick
HATS Visitor
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