Thank You Team Texas

February 28, 2017 Posted by Karen Huxter

We are thrilled every year to have this important part of our HATS family join us for work, fun and laughter. We are never disappointed in our family members who live in Texas.

This year’s team consisted of adults who are regulars – David, Brooks, Julie, Milford, and Kyle plus three younger ones who came for their first time, Ti David, Ti Kyle and Ti Julie. A lot of work was accomplished, a lot of interaction and fun time with the children happened, plus some good chats and laughter between Team Texas and us three Canadians. Laughter is good for the soul and it is especially good for me. Accomplishing things on a ‘to do’ list have importance but are not near as valuable to me as encouragement, prayer and laughter.

Milford with Magdala

Julie and Ti Luc

David with godson Jonathan

Early morning departure

Leaving HATS in the dark. We will be back again.

Thank you so very much for coming, for doing, and for spending precious and valuable time with us. We are already talking about next year’s return.

Brooks, you’d best study your Newfie vocabulary before your next trip. An exam will be waiting for you. Brooks me son – me nerves is rubbed right raw.

You are all appreciated. All loved. All missed. May God bless each and every one of you. ?

~Karen

About Karen Huxter

Karen Huxter, the founder and Director of Hands Across the Sea, was born in Springdale, Newfoundland and is proud of her Newfie roots and heritage. She lived in various places across Canada such as Quebec, the Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and BC before moving to Haiti in 1995. In her professional career, Karen worked in teaching, banking and administration and did extensive volunteer work with community groups and charities. A mother of two grown daughters, one young adopted son and seven grandchildren, Karen is energetic and passionate about the work in Haiti. She loves each of the children and has a heart of compassion for children, women and families in the country of Haiti.