Mmmm, Fresh Baked Bread!
Well, we’ve been without internet for the last few days, so this blog is coming out late. Mind you, I’ve...
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.
Somedays Encounter More Challenges than Others
Jul 11, 2015
Would you believe that today is Friday already? I’m here only until next Tuesday (Wednesday I leave early), and already...
We are Missing Heather, Ronaele and LaRee
Jul 8, 2015
It’s getting late by Haitian standards (9:00 p.m.). I’m up at Karen’s house and can still hear a few little...
Sew, Sew Good!
Jul 5, 2015
Beate So, Thursday night the local Disco blared music (rap) into the wee hours of the night…and Friday night, we...
Happy Canada Day from Haiti ??
Jul 2, 2015
I want to send out a big thank you to all of you Canadians who help support our Mission. Actually,...
Goodbye Sweet, Beautiful, Happy & Loving Children!
Jul 7, 2014
Our last day has crept up on us so fast. It’s 8:45 p.m. and the day is winding down. We...
Tools & Conditions so Different in Haiti
Jul 6, 2014
It was soooooooooooooooooo hot today. Luckily we got up super early to take a walk along the canal. 6:30 a.m....
Two Days in One Post – July 3 and 4
Jul 5, 2014
Edited: Due to migrating the blog in 2016, the original pictures are no longer available. Here we are again, Beate...
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
Jul 3, 2014
Edited: Due to migrating the blog in 2016, the original pictures are no longer available. Would you believe that we...
Happy Canada Day 2014
Jul 2, 2014
Edited: Due to migrating the blog in 2016, the original pictures are no longer available. Beate here again with Vivienne....
So Excited to Arrive and see the Kids!
Jul 2, 2014
Hellllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooo Everyone, Beate here with Vivienne. John Tiberio and his daughter Janessa had planned to travel here with us, but...
All the Things we are Thankful For
Jul 6, 2013
Beate It’s hard to believe that it’s Friday already. The time goes by so quickly. We’ve been a busy bunch for...
Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers
Jul 9, 2012
We had a nice relaxing morning getting ready for church which started at 9:30 over at the school. What a...
Newfie Tradition – The Ugly Stick!
Jul 8, 2012
So… where did the day go yesterday??????? I just realized that we hadn’t written a blog, so here it is. I’ll...
Roller Derby at HATS!
Jul 6, 2012
Well today has been a busy day, and it is no where near being over. First thing this morning Sam...
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