Praying for the Generator to Run!

May 26, 2012 Posted by HATS Visitors

We just finished “family “worship with the young children and all the staff for the day )…So I’m going to start the day by shouting Loue le seigneur ..PRAISE THE LORD …all that has breath …PRAISE THE LORD For all of you who have been here …Worship is a “take away “. In your pain , in your suffering or poverty …WE CHOOSE to PRAISE THE LORD. We part from that time by saying :God bless your day ….and I add …and give you strength !!

Were you all praying yesterday !?? es you were and God answered our prayers!! The generator from Luckner is running !!!!!!! It can’t run everything he has as it did before, but it is running!!!!!!!!!!!! He is happy and encouraged . Praise the Lord. Now we can pray for a back up generator to come in(27000$ for a new one ) in case this one breaks again !!!! God is great!!

Of course today also started with worship at the school ..I taped some of it. The children sing their hearts out . So wonderful to watch !!

Devotions at school

Morning devotions at school

Barbara at school

The days are becoming taking on more of a rhythm now. The faces and names are getting familiar, friendships are made and children that were shy come running for their hugs LOVE it !!

I was alone on laundry today because one of the moms was missing …so that was long and hot ..Did i already say ITS HOT HERE??!:) I WAS SCHOCKED TO LEARN how much the women iron here…in the heat. All the uniforms and shirts are ironed but some iron much more. The people here take great pride in clean and proper clothing and put much hard work into it to get them clean. I think it gives them a boost.

Servant heart Barb washing kid’s clothes

I also try to help Germaine and Margarete when I can- the Lady’s that prepare all the meals for us. I LOVE to spent time in the kitchen with them. I can tell you Haitian food is AWESOME ..they don’t cook spicy for us though…but very authentic.

Of course in the mornings I try to write the blog right away (from the day before )…because apparently some of you are really waiting for them (thank you for the comments and the encouragement !!!) I want to tell you, that i am only writing it.Karen puts all the pictures together and crops it up and sends it out…another one of her many tasks. I never new how many hours (!) go into getting a blog ready. SO THANK YOU KAREN !

There is always work to be done for the school and we help where we can . Today was no teaching in the morning but crafts to be put together for a little “mothers day ” celebration at the school tomorrow.

Then FINALLY Louis and I got some time to read and sit with some of the children.!!!I read with Mirlande and Ti Fi and lost my heart to both…Ti fi and Ti Luc are both special needs children and need extra care and time . Love them dearly !! Louis showed a card game to Mirlande , who was trying to “steal time ” so she could get away from home work !! Whenever I have time between the laundry I steel myself into the baby house for some hugs and kisses.

Main compound with Children’s (Baby) House for hugs

Anne

Leica

Karena

At 4 o clock we went back to the radio station for some more English lessons !! It was great Fun and everybody participated. The theme was “what do I see on my way to the market “? Lots of words to learn there I really do love teaching when it doesn’t catch me by surprise

Prayer request : Karen started not to feel well during our lesson ..Her throat gave out and this morning it’s in her chest . PLEASE LIFT HER UP .!!

I try my best to tell you all what a day is like but really it’s not that easy. There is so much that comes up all the time …you just go go all day.

Louis went with Luckner to get some supplies …the workers are working hard to fix the cooking area where the roof blew off and it’s looking great.
The cement floor came in yesterday and the wood is been put up today , I think .

Work on school kitchen that was damaged

We were busted at night and all went to bed early…hard to believe this was Thursday

Two tired servants of the Lord

Keep praying for the staff -strength- patience and love and being able to take directions. And for the children of course.

Personal prayer request …sleep at night !!!
Praise for those who know me ….no Health issues ever …this is a GIFT !!!
much love to all.

Miss you at home

~Babawa and Louis (Note from Karen – Thanks to Barb and Louis – two faithful servants.)

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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
HATS Visitors
I am going to try to explain why a trip to Haiti is life-changing. No-one can be thrown into a group of people who have the common purpose of doing something for someone less fortunate and not be changed in many ways. As with those I joined in each of the first four trips I made to HATS, my respect and affection for each of the team members grows daily. To those who wonder if your donations and prayers are actually making a difference, I will answer you in this way…there are about 300 children in front of me right now and some or many of them God will use in a great way to change the future face of Haiti and its people. YOU have helped make that possible — AND THAT, FOLKS — is a fact!

Brian En
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
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
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
Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!

Dana Wight Kayal
HATS Supporter
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
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
Culture shock for this Canadian team at first, but a ride through busy, vibrant streets proved terrifically interesting; busy markets, vendors selling exotic fruits, clothing and shoes, used tires and rusty metal… and then the gorgeous countryside: banana plants, mangoes, cows and goats and pigs and dogs, the Golfe de La Gonave by our side. Rice patties indicated we were close to our home for the next week. We were greeted by Magalie, a house mother, with hugs for all and, of course, the children themselves, so gorgeous and endearing. A beautiful meal was followed by a sharing of impressions: there is a lot of poverty but so much potential and hope. We are already in love with Haiti.

Team Canada
HATS Visitors