Hey, it’s Seth and it’s my turn to blog again. I’ll start out by saying we haven’t forgotten about you […]
Baby Sandra is Keeping us Busy!
Baby Sandra is doing well here at home with us. She is keeping us even busier but she is worth […]
Baby Sandra Ruth Comes Home!
She is finally here with us. She came home from the hospital today around noon after spending 15 days there. […]
We are doing well. The children continue with their schooling, tutoring, and having fun. Precious little baby Sandra is still […]
This blog is to introduce you to Baby Sandra and to ask for prayer for her. Sandra joined our family […]
Hello all, Jessie Here. I hope you all are in for the long haul, because this is going to be one […]
Noise, noise, noise at the administration building/Karen’s living accommodations. But the noise is for a good reason. Bang, bang, bang […]
After sending off the last blog and then reading it again ourselves, we decided that we should ask for some […]
When You’re Busy, Time Flies
So Jess and I have been in Haiti for exactly a month now! It sure doesn’t seem like that long! […]
Since HATS-Haiti is “ALL ABOUT THE CHILDREN” it is time for me to get back to blogging about my children. […]
Some Things Just Don’t Change
Some things just don’t change – at least not yet. Work, work, work, busy, busy, busy and then for a […]
As the sun goes down on yet another day here at HATS, I am not going to lie, I am […]
Ti Luckner’s Special Story
Sorry about no blog for a few days folks but we have been a ‘little bit busy’. Getting the last […]
What Are you Most Afraid Of?
Hey everyone, it’s Seth, which is also the reason the blog hasn’t been written in almost a week because I’ve […]
Never Without Love & Hugs ?
Hello again from the fast acting, fast moving, fast changing mission of HATS. Never a dull moment. Never without lots […]
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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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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
HATS Visitor -
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 -
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
HATS Visitor -
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 -
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 -
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
HATS Visitor -
I have absolutely loved the Haitian people and Haiti the three times I have been there. I go to bless them, only to be blessed myself!
Yvette Calderwood
HATS Visitor -
The time has passed so quickly. We know what we’ve done this week is important and makes a difference here at Hands Across the Sea. But it’s easy in Haiti to feel that anything we do here is simply a drop in the ocean. So much need on so many different levels: political, organizational, educational, social, spiritual…But we remind ourselves that each individual life is of infinite value so changing the life of one child and one family is worth the effort.
Liette Wilson
HATS Visitor, Supporter & Board Member -
This morning, we woke up as the sun came up and as we all began to trickle downstairs; we were met with warm welcomes from the precious children. As the children arrived, we were deeply touched and came to the realization of how important the HATS organization is to this country. Many children who would not have had any opportunities are now well nourished, educated and have a loving home and a mother who loves them more than we could ever comprehend, Karen Huxter.
Nicole Boudreau & Marcia Muise
HATS Visitors
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