It is soooooo sad to say goodbye here. It has been an emotional day! We all finished up our projects […]
Sunday is one of my favorite days in Haiti. It is more relaxed with no projects planned and some of […]
Visiting the Dam at Pelig
Nine of us left the compound today at 7:30 AM headed for the dam at Pelig…just a few minutes from […]
Home Made of Sticks & Mud
We are getting to the end of this trip, so little time left and so much to do. The first […]
A Few Funny Anecdotes of our adventures on and off the compound and some photos. The other night, I (Shondi) […]
Monday takes us back to school and a busier routine than on the weekend. Luckner’s Aunt died and he was […]
Sunday in Haiti is a day of rest for the most part. We all went to the School Building this […]
A Visit from Jofky’s Father
Friday evening Dickie, Shondi, Jim, Mariah, Vladimy and Karen went to Radio Creole for a while. Vladimy was going to […]
The hottest day yet….
Apparently no one slept last night except me. There was a voodoo service starting when we went to bed and […]
Sick with Sun Burns & the Flu
Day 2 and we are all done in…… Today was warmer than yesterday and Shondi and I are both sun […]
Starting from both coasts of Canada and the nation’s capital, we all arrived safe and sound in Deschapelles last night […]
Quick Note to Say We Are OK
I would like people to know we are all okay here. Sandra is home from hospital and doing well. Baby […]
I am taking a chance that if I write a blog it can be posted. My internet service is worse […]
Baby Sandra in the Hospital
I mentioned yesterday all my children have been, or are, sick. Sandra, too, had been ill with a cold, cough […]
Last Week we Were Blessed
Last week we were blessed by having Keith and Joan Wight from Montreal join us for a couple days. We […]
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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.
Sara-May Cardy
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The time has passed so quickly. We know what we’ve done this week is important and makes a difference here at Hands Across the Sea. But it’s easy in Haiti to feel that anything we do here is simply a drop in the ocean. So much need on so many different levels: political, organizational, educational, social, spiritual…But we remind ourselves that each individual life is of infinite value so changing the life of one child and one family is worth the effort.
Liette Wilson
HATS Visitor, Supporter & Board Member -
Culture shock for this Canadian team at first, but a ride through busy, vibrant streets proved terrifically interesting; busy markets, vendors selling exotic fruits, clothing and shoes, used tires and rusty metal… and then the gorgeous countryside: banana plants, mangoes, cows and goats and pigs and dogs, the Golfe de La Gonave by our side. Rice patties indicated we were close to our home for the next week. We were greeted by Magalie, a house mother, with hugs for all and, of course, the children themselves, so gorgeous and endearing. A beautiful meal was followed by a sharing of impressions: there is a lot of poverty but so much potential and hope. We are already in love with Haiti.
Team Canada
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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
HATS Visitor -
Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
HATS Supporter -
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 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
HATS Visitors -
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
HATS Visitor -
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
HATS Visitor -
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!
Bernie Melanson
HATS Visitor
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