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Introducing Pop Rocks Candy to the Kids

July 5, 2012 Posted by Beate Rufft 3 Comments

This blog is a team effort because, as we have discovered, we work so well together and are so in sync with what is needed here. It started last night with hints of chocolate chip cookies…hints meaning Karen digging out her favourite recipe as well as most of the ingredients “just in case” anyone felt like making cookies. So as you can see Rebecca and Kathleen got going on them this afternoon.

Chocolate chip cookies by Rebecca & Kathleen – Yumm!!!

We have done so much already. We all got into the truck yesterday afternoon to drive to Verettes for a visit to the pharmacy…and to Liancourt to pick up some frozen chicken.

Sam carrying in the chicken Haitian style

 

at the pharmacy

We also had a chance to visit Luckner’s Radio Creole last night and were put right to work teaching English to his students.

Going up to see the radio station

 

Beate making sure her spelling is ok

 

Sam teaching should, could, would!

Sam and Beate accompanied Karen to St Marc for some more supplies… Sandra drove the truck back up the driveway.

Sandra driving the truck

Of course, we had lots of fun playing with the kids and having a late afternoon stroll along the canal. It was quite the experience to introduce the kids to Pop Rocks that Kathleen brought with her (they crackle and pop in the mouth and even come flying out of your mouth if you aren’t careful). Now, we did take photos of Karen enjoying them for the first time, whether or not she provides you with the enjoyment of a picture is up to her…tooooooo funny….

Kathleen and Jonathan

 

Rebecca and Jonathan

 

Sam and Anne

 

Ti Fi and Beate

 

Kathleen handing out Pop Rocks

On a final note, it has been incredible to have the opportunity to work with Ti Luc. Each one of us has a different way of teaching and communicating with him, and we have seen him learn so much in just a couple of days. He is beginning to pick things up with his hands and even learning to whistle. We all have a special place in our hearts for this courageous little boy who never gives up.
Hugs to all!

~Beate, Kathleen, Rebecca and Sam

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About Beate Rufft

Beate Rufft, was introduced to Hands Across the Sea and our founder, Karen Huxter in 2010, after seeing the devastation of the earthquake and wanting to volunteer in the country. An elementary school teacher in Ontario, Beate has previously worked with homeless children in Columbia and orphans in El Salvador. Beate is currently serving as Board Secretary and travels to Haiti each year. She is a proud to support the vital work that HATS does for the children and families in the community of Deschapelles.

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  • Sandra
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    July 5, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Great blog! I love following your experiences with you all. The kids are all amazing and love anything new so I am sure they enjoyed your rock pops! Ti Luc is a special determined little fellow and wouldn't be where he is without that determination and his Mama's encouragement! Have fun! Sam, the real test of carrying Haitian style is a big bag full of supplies from the market and on and off the Tap Tap…when do you get to do that?

  • Dickie MacDonald
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    July 5, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Thanks for keeping us up-dated on your trip. Special thanks for all the time spent with TiLuc.

  • Ken Huxter
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    July 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Changes to the way we get the blog allowed me to make a comment again.
    My comment.
    Sure one week is good, you only leave with half of your heart broken.??? 🙂
    Thanks for all the great motivation and pics. Ken & Cheryl

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