Not only hot oven but wet as well. Hot and humid it is!! With rain and flooding too. I am […]
Update on Conditions in Haiti
Update on Haiti Haiti continues pretty much as it has been the last few months. Here is some info that […]
The Heat and the Rain Intensify
We are wondering if this year we might get a short (week or two) break from the rain, as happens […]
Just a note to let you know that Ti Luc is better and Brazil is still winning – in case […]
An Early Good Morning to All
My days are all hectically full and so I try to blog in the evening just before bed. On the […]
Hello everyone. Not a good time to need something urgent done. Very difficult to keep workers on the job. A […]
Clean Teeth for Everyone!
Hello to all followers of the HATS blog, thanks for doing so, and for your comments on the blog and/or […]
Haitians call soccer football. They really love the sport. They are basically for one of two teams – Brazil or […]
Not much news. I just want to get in touch. All kids love to play and mine are certainly no […]
Moving Those Tanks!!!
I promised on today’s blog to post photos of the moving of the four 1000 gallon water tanks from the […]
Heat humidity and more rain.
That, most likely, will be the story of HATS for the next 4-5 months. Along with that we have construction […]
Heat, High Humidity, Heavy Rain. Day after day. Don’t you want to come down?? Our construction project – the water […]
Port-au-Prince Update
Hello Everyone! My friend in PAP sent me a good set of photos, that she found that accurately portrays life […]
Rainy season is here. If not raining I start my night in my mosquito tent on the grass. Most nights […]
Haiti – Information Update
Here is some information on Haiti at present. Most of this is from my friend in PAP and the info is […]
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Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
HATS Supporter -
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!!!!!!!
Kathleen
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
HATS Visitor -
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 -
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 -
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
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
HATS Visitors -
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 -
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
HATS Visitor -
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
HATS Visitor
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