11 Visits to HATS and it’s still full of Delights!
Hello from Pont Deschapelles. Jim here. This is my 11th visit to HATS and I never get tired of the...
I first visited Haiti in 1989 and felt God drawing me back there in 2009. After speaking with Karen I was added to a team for 2010 and have been returning regularly since. I felt I had something to offer the mission but soon discovered that I received much more than I could ever give. God has blessed me so much through all the people I have met there, especially the children. The country is beautiful, the people a delight and the time at the mission flies by.
Hello from Pont Deschapelles. Jim here. This is my 11th visit to HATS and I never get tired of the...
It has been a week already and I haven’t posted anything. That is mainly because the internet seldom works and...
Good morning Hands Across the Sea supporters, We will be making some changes to our website in the next few...
Warm greetings to all our sponsors of students at IMKH and prospective new sponsors for the next school year. Thank...
This is not an easy blog for me to write. I like working with children. I like helping children. I,...
It is getting late here (almost 7:30 pm) and everyone is too exhausted to write a blog, so I volunteered...
Our HATS children really enjoyed their Christmas festivities. They chose to do things according to their culture with the special...
Merry Christmas from Hands Across The Sea-Haiti. 2015 Christmas photo HATS kids Our Christmas party at the school on the...
The boss lady is back on the compound. Karen arrived home on the weekend from Canada and got a warm...
These kids didn’t get the memo that the clocks went back Saturday night. So we had an extra hour of praise...
Ti Luc is continuing to be amazed at Canada and having a blast. Tomorrow we are off to Calgary for...
Five years ago today, right at the mid-point of my first visit to HATS Mission, a two week work trip,...
Sunday is a favorite of many visiting teams to HATS, I know it is one of mine. It is a...
Starting from both coasts of Canada and the nation’s capital, we all arrived safe and sound in Deschapelles last night...
Hello Everyone! My friend in PAP sent me a good set of photos, that she found that accurately portrays life...
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I spent a week in Haiti at HATS in November 2017 and it was a wonderful experience. Karen is an amazing woman and is doing amazing work. She is dedicated to the children in her care and is changing lives. I would love the opportunity to visit again and help out where I can.
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 God for allowing me the opportunity to be here and experience his splendor. This day will forever be in my heart and mind. The scripture that resonates with me today is “…whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt 25:40. I am so happy I decided to come to HATS, this experience will stay with me for my life time.
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.
I am going to try to explain why a trip to Haiti is life-changing. No-one can be thrown into a group of people who have the common purpose of doing something for someone less fortunate and not be changed in many ways. As with those I joined in each of the first four trips I made to HATS, my respect and affection for each of the team members grows daily. To those who wonder if your donations and prayers are actually making a difference, I will answer you in this way…there are about 300 children in front of me right now and some or many of them God will use in a great way to change the future face of Haiti and its people. YOU have helped make that possible — AND THAT, FOLKS — is a fact!
A huge thank you to aunt Karen, who always seems to be doing something with her children and the HATS mission. The only time she takes for herself is long enough to spread some almond butter on a banana that she eats on the run. Thank you so much for all your hard work and unwavering dedication. Thank you for being an inspiration to me and so many others. We love you and our Haitian family very much. The longer I spend at HATS, the bigger piece of my heart remains. Take care of yourself and our kiddies until we see each other again.
I had anticipated that I would enjoy spending time getting to know the children and being a part of Karen’s daily life in Haiti but I had not anticipated that it would capture my heart like it did. I will miss spending time with the children and Karen but I am hopeful that I’ll be able to see them all again in the not too distant future.
This morning, we woke up as the sun came up and as we all began to trickle downstairs; we were met with warm welcomes from the precious children. As the children arrived, we were deeply touched and came to the realization of how important the HATS organization is to this country. Many children who would not have had any opportunities are now well nourished, educated and have a loving home and a mother who loves them more than we could ever comprehend, Karen Huxter.
This is my first trip to Haiti and I’m hoping that it will not be my last! I could start by telling you all about my experiences however I’ll start by saying that Haiti DOES hit you in your heart! Not a day goes by when I’m not fighting back tears. Hands Across the Sea is an amazing place! Our team has been assembled of different men that all who all felt God calling them to do his bidding. Since I have been here I was quick to realize that we are just helpers here. Karen and her team of workers are, what I believe to be, the real workers of God! Each child presents their own challenges and Karen and her staff make sure that all of the children, not one child, are seen to!
Personally, this is my first time here. I’ve never done a mission trip of any sort before and I’ve certainly never been anywhere this hot before. I keep seeing things that are different from what I’m used to, and hearing about things even more unfamiliar to me. One of the most surprising things to meis how quickly I’ve grown to love all the people here. Everyone here is great, and the team is wonderful too. Watching everyone support each other warms my heart almost as much as the sun warms my skin. I’ve learned a lot from this experience, and I know that this trip has already had a profound impact on my life.
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