I’m exhausted and was heading to bed when I remembered we hadn’t done a blog last night, nor this evening. So […]
Grapes, Soccer, Shoes & Stars!
Yesterday was a full day of work and fun. We completed the photos and letters for all of the elementary children yesterday. […]
Barb & Rosie are Leaving ?
Barb Let me start by thanking all of you who stood with us in prayer and thought on this incredible journey. […]
Barbara Now its way late …so this will be a small blog . Today Karen’s daughter and her friend got here […]
I know you are waiting for Rosanna, but she just finished a huge job on the computer with Karen and this […]
Our Hearts Soared this Morning
Do you believe that God hears prayer??-I do We all woke up healthy this morning..!!!..Rosanna was struggling a bit when she got […]
Today was quite the day. Ti Luc and I woke up feeling a little sluggish. He stayed home from school, […]
We Snuck in a Nap Today
My beautiful daughter in law just wrote me of Christmas trees and pumpkin muffins …that was funny. Sitting here once […]
This year, as alternatives to goats, we will buy chickens, Bibles and Hymn Books and distribute them to needy people in […]
Hurricane Sandy hit Haiti hard and once more these people have to try to cope with the loss of a […]
School School School…So Busy!
These days I seem to eat, sleep, and dream school, school, school. I was overworked and overtired before school reopened. Yikes. […]
Hello once again! This is our last day here at the orphanage. We had our regular devotion this morning and […]
This week our team leader Gerry Rhyno and his wife Heather celebrated their 20 wedding anniversary. Our team would like […]
Good evening HATS followers! Today was a very eventful day! We started off our day early, like every other day […]
Good evening! Our day started with a devotion again led by Mariah. After the devotion the men started a new project […]
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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
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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!!
Barbara & Louis
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I’m not sure what we’re doing here, just showing up for a week – it’s not like it’s sustainable. And I don’t want to become depressed by some of the harsh realities that Karen has to deal with every day. You know it’s ONE thing to start an orphanage and school (Yes, Karen has done things that are beeeeyond me), but it’s ANOTHER thing to raise the 20 babies that become YOUR kids!!! Not only are they a big family, but they are a big family containing individual stories that got them all to where they are in the orphanage. I don’t even know how to describe it…I have never seen a woman her age with this much energy…fun loving energy that is. She so inspired me today and really is a wonderful mother to all these children.
Barbara
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I had anticipated that I would enjoy spending time getting to know the children and being a part of Karen’s daily life in Haiti but I had not anticipated that it would capture my heart like it did. I will miss spending time with the children and Karen but I am hopeful that I’ll be able to see them all again in the not too distant future.
Sara-May Cardy
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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
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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.
Matthew Sketchley
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I spent a week in Haiti at HATS in November 2017 and it was a wonderful experience. Karen is an amazing woman and is doing amazing work. She is dedicated to the children in her care and is changing lives. I would love the opportunity to visit again and help out where I can.
Sandy Eastly
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It is our last day and there is always a certain amount of sadness and joy when we come to the end of a trip . We look forward to our homes and loved ones but there is a part of us that wants to stay and be near these dear dear children. They open their hearts and arms to you when you enter the front gate. They give you laughter and tears all week long and then they cry and hug you when they know you are going away. Being near that kind of unconditional love effects us all very deeply. So we leave part of our hearts here and promise to return.
Gerry Rhyno
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A huge thank you to aunt Karen, who always seems to be doing something with her children and the HATS mission. The only time she takes for herself is long enough to spread some almond butter on a banana that she eats on the run. Thank you so much for all your hard work and unwavering dedication. Thank you for being an inspiration to me and so many others. We love you and our Haitian family very much. The longer I spend at HATS, the bigger piece of my heart remains. Take care of yourself and our kiddies until we see each other again.
Jocelyn Barnes
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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.
Donna Wheeler
HATS Visitor
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