The team of 15 that has been in Haiti for 2 weeks has been scheduled to go home on Tuesday, […]
Update on Serlande It appears that the source of the problems was that Serlande’s sugar levels had reached a very […]
Please Pray for Serlande
Serlande. the eldest orphan, lives with diabetes, and has not been feeling well most of our trip. Yesterday, she was […]
Paypal Link Broken
The paypal link on the sidebar is broken. While we work to get it fixed please scroll down to the […]
Devastation Beyond Belief
Today was one of the days which I will remember for the rest of my life. I’ve seen disasters on […]
We’ve finally been able to set ourselves up to accept online donations via PayPal. Anyone interested in donating to support […]
Thank you to all who have e-mailed and to all who have been trying to get through by telephone due […]
Haiti Team 2010 – Separate Blog
http://haititeam2010.blogspot.com/ The above link will take you to the blog of the mission team currently at the compound building onto […]
Dana here. Got an email from Mom. She and everyone on the compound are scared but ok. There is damage […]
Happy New Year – 2010!
Happy New Year from Hands Across the Sea! Our school students, teachers and administration are now enjoying a break. In […]
Many Beautiful Things in Haiti
This is my last blog and I am sharing the many beautiful things in Haiti. View from on top of […]
Our day began with Ti Luckner taking on the job of Assistant Security with Ti wo wo. He was very […]
More of Life in Haiti
My three weeks is almost up and we are just about organized in the office. Most of the photos are […]
Stressful Trip to Saint Marc
Yesterday, Karen, Ti Luckner, Odner and I headed to Saint Marc to pick up supplies. Truck “Tap Tap” broken down taking […]
On Tuesday we went up into the mountains. Took the security guard, Odner, with us. These people are the poorest […]
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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’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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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
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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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This week has been amazing – one of the best weeks of my life thus far, hands down. I can’t really think of any other experience in my life that can even come close to comparing to this. Though my visit here was short (too short), it has been incredibly eye-opening, and life changing. I will never forget the people I have met here, or the things I’ve gotten to experience! Most of all, I would like to say how remarkable it is to see first-hand the amazing work God is doing here. I am behind this ministry 100%, and will continue to support it. I am so, so blessed to have been given the opportunity to come here, and I am REALLY not looking forward to saying goodbye to the children tonight. My heart sinks just thinking about it. There’s no doubt that they’ve had a bigger impact on my life than I’ve had on theirs. I will be leaving a big piece of my heart with these people and this country. God bless.
Jess Buckle
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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
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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
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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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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
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Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
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