We are slowly getting Karen’s office organized (one of the main things Karen wanted me to do while I was […]
Darn Noisy Animals at Night!
Yes yes yes yes yes the Haitian animals keep me awake at night!!! The kids make it worth it though […]
October Update Newsletter
October Newsletter Hello everyone. Surprise. You are hearing from me twice in one month. School has been operating a month […]
This beautiful little girl is the newest addition to the HATS family. Leica is five years old, has a ready […]
Donate Travel Points Anyone?
Travelling from Haiti to Canada to see family or for medical help is necessary, for both physical and mental health, […]
Once more we’ve been threatened by neighbours who live next to the mission. In front of the mission compound, between […]
Birthday Wishes for Ti Luc
Happy Birthday Wishes! Ti Luckner recently turned five years old. All of the orphanage children were excited to give birthday […]
Help Desperately Needed for Karen
This came from an email my mom sent to me. I know she probably wouldn’t share in her updates so […]
Martha Joel Martha is the employee I have known the longest. I met Martha in 1995 when she worked with […]
Hello from the Artibonite Valley in Haiti. This update is being written by Karen alone. With our hectic schedules there […]
A New Vehicle, Thank Goodness!
O happy day!!! 8:00 p.m. Just returned from Port with a new vehicle. Hallelujah. HATS now has a vehicle – […]
NOTE: This post is from August 2009 and was added to bridge the gap between the previous blogs. Greetings to all […]
From Canada & Many Thanks!
NOTE: This post is from July 2009 and was added to bridge the gap between the previous blogs. Greetings to all […]
NOTE: This post is from June 2009 and was added to bridge the gap between the previous blogs. We were happy […]
NOTE: This post is from April 2009 and was added to bridge the gap between the previous blogs. Our school students […]
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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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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 -
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.
Isaiah Henderson
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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
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
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We have so enjoyed our time here. The work we have done has been fulfilling, the fellowship has been memorable and our hearts are forever impacted by the sweet, sweet children. A piece of HATS will always stay with each of us and who knows, maybe a few will return!
Ashley Withrow, Nicki White & Deborah Gilbert
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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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Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
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After years of thinking about it and months of planning for it, it seems strange that our time in Haiti is over. We have been asked by a few if it was like we expected. Well, no. I’m not sure what we expected, but our minds could not have fathomed what we have experienced, and we can hardly believe that our 3 month stay has come to an end. HATS really became home away from home for us. We knew we would enjoy getting to know and spending time with the kids but we had no idea how difficult it would be to leave them. They sneak in and steal your heart without you even knowing it. We have left a piece of our hearts in Haiti and can’t wait for the day when we can return.
Mike & Nicki White
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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
HATS Visitor
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