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Christmas in March

March 21, 2016 Posted by Joan Wight 5 Comments

It is always fun to have an opportunity to give the kids here at HATS something that is just theirs, no sharing necessary. Thanks to a friend of mine in Montreal, her children, her friends and their children the kids here at HATS had Christmas in March on Friday.

Sonson loves his puzzle

 

TiFi says thank you

A big thank you from the kids here for all that you sent. Each child received a bag or box with gifts that were bought especially for them. Some even received a letter from the person who put the package together. Mama was kept busy translating the letters and each child was touched that someone they did not know would take the time to write to them. Those letters were carefully put back in the bags to be kept and read over and over.

Moise Leica and Djemima with their letters

 

JJ says thank you

 

Mama translating for Dieunel

As each bag was opened you could see surprise and pleasure at what was coming out of the bag or box. Little Magdala was a bit afraid of her big red monkey until Mama Karen put it around her neck and if Mama wasn’t afraid then there was nothing for Magdala to be afraid of.

Magdala and her new best friend

 

Karena Sandra and Markenson comparing gifts

Jofky was thrilled with his coloring book because of the maze puzzles in it as he has just taken an interest in those kind of games.

Jofky and his new book

 

Judel can’t wait to open his gifts

 

Jonathan Anne and Josie say thank you

 

TiLuc is very happy

Thank you for making this happen because it is all about the kids!

Everyone enjoying Christmas in March

 

~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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  • newells
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    March 22, 2016 at 12:26 AM

    Judel arrived the day after we did in 2010! What a change in him and and Josie! Some of the others are " new" since we were there! Merry Christmas/ Happy Easter!

  • Dickie MacDonald
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    March 22, 2016 at 3:38 AM

    Thanks to Keith and Joan for your work at HATS. You will be missed but we look forward to your return. You will find a big difference in temperature in Montreal.

  • Sandra
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    March 22, 2016 at 11:35 AM

    I am sure the children were all very happy. Thank you to the kind and loving people in Montreal for the gifts for the children. What fun they would all have with their own new things.
    Cold, snowy and windy here today….seems like Christmas with our weather! Enjoy the heat there.

  • Bill
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    March 22, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    So nice to hear of the special "Christmas" in March gifts. What a great idea! It won't be long now until Joan and "Keif" say farewell until next time!

  • Beate
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    March 22, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    I love seeing the smiles on those faces. Thanks for the wonderful gifts…and thank you Joan and Keif for the wonderful, priceless gift of time and love that you give to the children…and Karen…

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