I’m exhausted and was heading to bed when I remembered we hadn’t done a blog last night, nor this evening. So […]
Grapes, Soccer, Shoes & Stars!
Yesterday was a full day of work and fun. We completed the photos and letters for all of the elementary children yesterday. […]
Barb & Rosie are Leaving ?
Barb Let me start by thanking all of you who stood with us in prayer and thought on this incredible journey. […]
Barbara Now its way late …so this will be a small blog . Today Karen’s daughter and her friend got here […]
I know you are waiting for Rosanna, but she just finished a huge job on the computer with Karen and this […]
Our Hearts Soared this Morning
Do you believe that God hears prayer??-I do We all woke up healthy this morning..!!!..Rosanna was struggling a bit when she got […]
Today was quite the day. Ti Luc and I woke up feeling a little sluggish. He stayed home from school, […]
We Snuck in a Nap Today
My beautiful daughter in law just wrote me of Christmas trees and pumpkin muffins …that was funny. Sitting here once […]
This year, as alternatives to goats, we will buy chickens, Bibles and Hymn Books and distribute them to needy people in […]
Hurricane Sandy hit Haiti hard and once more these people have to try to cope with the loss of a […]
School School School…So Busy!
These days I seem to eat, sleep, and dream school, school, school. I was overworked and overtired before school reopened. Yikes. […]
Hello once again! This is our last day here at the orphanage. We had our regular devotion this morning and […]
This week our team leader Gerry Rhyno and his wife Heather celebrated their 20 wedding anniversary. Our team would like […]
Good evening HATS followers! Today was a very eventful day! We started off our day early, like every other day […]
Good evening! Our day started with a devotion again led by Mariah. After the devotion the men started a new project […]
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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!
Yvette Calderwood
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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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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.
Crystal Young
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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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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.
Donna Wheeler
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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!
Jess MacDonald
HATS Visitor -
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.
Aimee Feaver
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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!
Brian En
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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!!
Barbara & Louis
HATS Visitors
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