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Playtime is the Best

March 15, 2016 Posted by Joan Wight 2 Comments

Even though there are always chores to be done and homework to be studied, I think Saturday is the day that the kids like the most. First of all there is a bit of a sleep in as the generator doesn’t roar to life until 6 a.m. instead of 5:30. You get to wear what you like and there is lots of time for play.

Sandra and Karena doing puzzles

 

Moise and his helper Magdala

 

Anne and Jonathan

 

Magdala and her cell phone

The kids like to spend time coloring together, or painting, or doing a craft. There is always someone kicking a soccer ball or hanging out on the swings. When the older ones have their computer class the younger ones are playing with the smaller toys kept at Mama’s house so all the bits don’t get lost. And at the end of the day, everyone enjoys a cool walk along the canal and a stop at the “playground” under the mango trees.

Computer class

 

Moise Dieunel and Judel playing soccer

 

Tifi really likes painting

 

Walk along the canal

 

Jofky is king of the castle today

~Joan

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About Joan Wight

Joan and Keith Wight have been involved with HATS since 2011. Keith is a retired airline pilot and previously volunteered with missions in Belize, Zimbabwe, Panama and Honduras in various capacities. Joan is a retired music teacher and uses her abilities to assist with the office work and tutor the children at HATS. Since retiring they have committed to 4 months per year in Haiti. They live in Montreal and have 3 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and 2 grandsons and 2 grand-daughters.

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  • Sandra
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    March 15, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    I agree Joan, Saturday is a great day! When I worked it was a great day for me too! Love seeing them painting, coloring, doing puzzles and playing with all those little animals. What joy for them and for you as you watch, knowing how blessed they are to have a home at HATS or all these things would be unknown to them. Keep up the good work. Keith must be a great or fierce (haha) computer teacher…they all look so serious and like they are concentrating so hard. I don't think the words Keith and fierce go together though… so he is a great teacher! Who takes the computer class when Keith leaves, Mike?? Nicki??

  • Dickie MacDonald
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    March 15, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Thanks for the great Blog.

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