Today started out with some early morning excitement when Jim locked Karen on top of the water tower! I heard […]
Today at HATS-Haiti, we celebrated Christmas! Only one month and one day after the rest of the world celebrated it. […]
Home in Haiti
I wonder how many times we have said, and heard, It is good to be home!! No matter where we […]
Merry Christmas
Greetings for a very merry Christmas to family, friends, and supporters of the HATS-Haiti Mission. May you all enjoy family […]
The Haitian people are struggling. Roadblocks, anti-government protests and rioting are creating a humanitarian crisis in the country. Food can’t […]
Childrens Home Update
Things continue to be very difficult and unsettled in Haiti. But we are so grateful to report that all of […]
Have you ever thought about sponsoring a student, but worried about where your donation really goes? At Hands Across the […]
Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
Greetings everyone, I have been trying for awhile to write a blog but have found it too difficult to write […]
Congratulations to all HATS-Haiti’s School IMKH grade 9 students who wrote the Haitian governmental exams this year on the 100% […]
On July 27th, Jocelyn married the love of her life, Kyle Atwood. Everybody at the HATS-Haiti Mission – Karen, Luckner, […]
HATS Golf Tournament 2019
Saturday was a beautiful day in our Nation’s Capital for golf. It was also a great day for hanging out […]
This blog is about my son Luc while here in Canada for awhile. The majority of you have met Luc […]
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of […]
Things at the mission work and flow so much better when they arrive for a few months compared to me […]
Greatly decreased Haitian dollar – Increase in food cost – Inability to purchase food = Empty tummies – Hunger – […]
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I have learned much about Haiti in my short stay here, much about generational, entrenched poverty, and much about hope. We can only be part of the bringing of hope if we become one small actor on the huge stage that is poverty. Thank you, Lynn Clark, for inviting me to share this life changing experience with you, and thank-you, Karen Huxter, for investing so much of your life in a work designed to bring hope to those who need it more than any Canadian could ever imagine.
Linda
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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!
Ashley Withrow, Nicki White & Deborah Gilbert
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This week has been amazing – one of the best weeks of my life thus far, hands down. I can’t really think of any other experience in my life that can even come close to comparing to this. Though my visit here was short (too short), it has been incredibly eye-opening, and life changing. I will never forget the people I have met here, or the things I’ve gotten to experience! Most of all, I would like to say how remarkable it is to see first-hand the amazing work God is doing here. I am behind this ministry 100%, and will continue to support it. I am so, so blessed to have been given the opportunity to come here, and I am REALLY not looking forward to saying goodbye to the children tonight. My heart sinks just thinking about it. There’s no doubt that they’ve had a bigger impact on my life than I’ve had on theirs. I will be leaving a big piece of my heart with these people and this country. God bless.
Jess Buckle
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It’s my hope that I manage to touch their hearts in some small way, the way that they have touched mine – in a major way.
Cherie MacDonald
HATS Visitor -
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.
Nicole Boudreau & Marcia Muise
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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.
Sandy Eastly
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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.
Jocelyn Barnes
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Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
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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.
Matthew Sketchley
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It’s going to be impossible to put my thoughts into words about this experience, so I’d say this – if you can get here – do. I think most people probably think they’re coming to help others. To some extent, that’s true (at least this temporary blogger thought so). To a larger extent, you’ll leave Haiti a better person than when you arrived. Nelson Mandela once said something like “Everywhere I go, I wear you”. It means that none of us is our own person entirely. Rather, we’re the culmination of the people and experiences we have had. I leave Haiti wearing 16 HATS children, 10(ish) Haitian staff members, a Calgarian, 2 Winnipegian’s, and a Newfie. And I couldn’t be happier about it. Until we meet again my friends.
Rick
HATS Visitor
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