Darn Noisy Animals at Night!

November 8, 2009 Posted by HATS Visitors

Yes yes yes yes yes the Haitian animals keep me awake at night!!! The kids make it worth it though :). I am already so attached to Ti Luckner. He is 5 yrs old and special needs. He can’t use his arms and does most everything with his feet. He can’t walk on his own so has to wait for help. What a smart little boy and soooo loving. I have taken so many videos of him doing things with his feet. Dieunel, the little guy that I sponsor, is quite mischievous at times. Soooo cute!! They all have their precious side. I told Karen if she was doing the same work somewhere besides Haiti (i.e. BC) I would consider staying!! It is so uncomfortably hot that I am almost too tired to do anything. I have spent a lot of time with Ti Luckner which allows Karen time to do all the running around that she does. We did the school photos and will get them ready to send out next week. Tomorrow we will start organizing the office. She got her TV hook up today so she is veging out in front of it right now. Have had some good Haitian coffee but the girls make it too sweet so I have to try and get at it before they do. Martha and Germaine are so wonderful. Great cooks!! Went to St. Marc. with Karen and security guard today. I just can’t get use to the driving around here woowhee!!!! Karen drives like one of them now. Going into the bank was quite the experience as well. We got scanned while the other security guard stood there with a gun that looked like a cross between a rifle and a cannon!!

Serlande is going to do my hair in braids tomorrow. I was quite the sight last night-sweaty and tired at the end of the day and Mirlande came up to me and started braiding a little strand of my hair in the front. It stuck out to the side and after hugging them all I had drool and whatever on the other side of my head so I had Karen take a picture. No such thing as making yourself up for the day and staying that way:))) I have only jumped out of bed once thinking a huge bug landed on me. Turned on the light and ran to get Karen who proceeded cautiously back into the room with me to see what was under the covers. Nothing was there but I can tell you that my sleep wasn’t sound that night. Just before that we heard this boom!! Sounded like it was right in the compound. Once Karen checked with security we decided it was okay to go to bed. Last night as I was trying to fall asleep I would open my eyes every once in a while. At one time when I opened them there was a firefly floating through my room. It was actually quite nice. I wasn’t afraid. It was almost like my “bug” angel. Time to try and sleep before the animals start their party!! Will hopefully get some pics to send later.

God Bless

~Brenda

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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
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
HATS Visitor
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
HATS Visitors
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
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
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
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
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
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
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