Parties and More Parties!
Who doesn’t love a good party? Well, we have had lots to celebrate this week here at HATS! Each month...
HATS – Haiti encourages individuals and work teams to travel to Haiti to be a part of the work we are doing. Those who come to Haiti are given the opportunity to join in construction projects, visit in the local community, spend time with the children, and minister in church. You can help us in our work for the most needy and most vulnerable members of Haiti’s population. Come be transformed by seeing the need and being a part of meeting that need. Be part of the story
Who doesn’t love a good party? Well, we have had lots to celebrate this week here at HATS! Each month...
We spend most of our time at the HATS orphanage, but HATS impact extends beyond the walls of this compound...
May is rainy season in Haiti, or at least it’s supposed to be. That hasn’t meant much in the past...
(written on April 30) I got to do something that I have been hoping to do since I arrived in...
Our weekend usually starts with a 6 am Saturday walk along the canal with the older children. Just the older...
One of the biggest struggles that we have had since arriving at HATS is trying to overcome the language barrier....
What do we do all day, you ask? Well, with all these kids each day is an adventure, for sure....
I have spent my whole life living in North America (mostly in eastern Canada) until about a month ago when...
Whenever people travel to a developing country, we hear of them collecting supplies to take with them. It was no...
Once a month or so there is a birthday celebration for any of the children who have birthdays during the...
We were told that there is never a dull moment at HATS, and in our almost three weeks here we...
Keith and Joan left this morning for their other home in Montreal. The kids were sad to see them go...
I arrived safely after three long flights. I touched down on Haitian soil to find out there was a blokese...
What a beautiful morning for a walk down to Papa Luckner’s house along the Ti Canal with the older kids....
I did not know at my age I could see so many new things….the interesting people we meet out on...
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We’ve made a difference, I believe. Big stuff, little stuff; it all contributed to the greater good and that big picture: keeping HATS a surviving and thriving, safe haven for the children of Deschapelles, Haiti. And oh my, what children they are. As expected, it was tough to leave. There were tears, whispers, hugs and I’ll miss you’s. I learned that it gets easier (only a bit) for those who’ve done this a few times. As Bob says “I’m part of the furniture now. I don’t say ‘goodbye’, I say ‘see you later’.” Maybe that’s how you cope with leaving…you return. Once, five times, 10 times. However many. Guaranteed you’ll leave a different person than when you came in.
Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
We have so enjoyed our time here. The work we have done has been fulfilling, the fellowship has been memorable and our hearts are forever impacted by the sweet, sweet children. A piece of HATS will always stay with each of us and who knows, maybe a few will return!
They call Karen “the helicopter ” and after spending three days by her side I know why. She propels through life!!! If you want to get on the ride you better start running. It is an amazing work that the Lord is doing here through so many many dedicated workers…literally hundreds of children impacted every day with the love of Christ…but the task to do so is enormous. The dedication of staff is invaluable…they NEED US ALL!!
Amazing organization! Had the pleasure of visiting twice, and can’t wait to go back again someday. God is doing some wonderful things at HATS!
It is our last day and there is always a certain amount of sadness and joy when we come to the end of a trip . We look forward to our homes and loved ones but there is a part of us that wants to stay and be near these dear dear children. They open their hearts and arms to you when you enter the front gate. They give you laughter and tears all week long and then they cry and hug you when they know you are going away. Being near that kind of unconditional love effects us all very deeply. So we leave part of our hearts here and promise to return.
I have absolutely loved the Haitian people and Haiti the three times I have been there. I go to bless them, only to be blessed myself!
I am so thankful to Jesus for the opportunity to serve at HATS and to finally experience the great work that God is doing there. I look forward to seeing them all again when I visit next time.
One thing that has impacted me on this trip is seeing the children and all the dedication in this orphanage. There is so much going on behind the scenes to keep the HATS orphanage and school running.
Thank you Karen for everything you do, all the hard work and dedication that you put into this place, all of the work behind the scenes. Thank you for putting up with all the craziness that we bring when we come to your house for the week, just thank you times a million and one for everything Karen. I can write about my week until I am blue in the face (maybe not write that long but if you know me I can definitely talk for that long), and can sing about kit kat bars until my voice gives out, but I cannot even begin to try and articulate in song, dance, or other random art forms how thankful and blessed I am to have been given this experience not only once but twice! Thank you – thank you – thank you – thank you!!!!!!!
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