Big Plans for Weekend
Activity and big plans are brewing this weekend for HATS. Plans are, by the end of the weekend, to have...
Activity and big plans are brewing this weekend for HATS. Plans are, by the end of the weekend, to have...
Well, where do I even begin? Mwen rele Jessie. 🙂 (My name is Jessie) This is my first complete Creole...
Well, at long last here is that Comfort House update from me, Brooks Boyett, that you were long ago promised...
As we close out our last night in Haiti, I am overwhelmed with the faithfulness and favor of the Lord....
What a way to start the day – worshipping the Lord in Haiti! We had a glorious service led in...
Well since we have a lot of visitors to the HATS blog with the visitation of this team, I would...
Well I can tell you this, there certainly has not been a lot of idle time at the HATS compound...
We do not have a workteam at the mission at the moment, but the Texas team will arrive next week....
It is amazing how much can be done in a week. You guys did a fantastic amount of work while...
If I knew where to post it, I might write a letter to Elton John asking him to reconsider ‘Goodbye’...
Today was a very good day: Kay TIM-BR MART is painted; white, pink, blue and one green room for the...
Not a hint of a breeze came through Kay TIM-BR MART today. Whether you were edging the ceilings (Brian), the...
Well, it doesn’t take much to tempt little feet to walk through freshly poured and smoothed cement. That was at...
It’s beautiful. Four bedrooms, a storage room, an inside bathroom with showers (a big luxury) and a big porch to play...
After TWO trips (ugh!) to Port au Prince in as many days, Karen and Luckner finally assembled the February work...
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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.
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!
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!
It is our last day and there is always a certain amount of sadness and joy when we come to the end of a trip . We look forward to our homes and loved ones but there is a part of us that wants to stay and be near these dear dear children. They open their hearts and arms to you when you enter the front gate. They give you laughter and tears all week long and then they cry and hug you when they know you are going away. Being near that kind of unconditional love effects us all very deeply. So we leave part of our hearts here and promise to return.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
I’m not sure what we’re doing here, just showing up for a week – it’s not like it’s sustainable. And I don’t want to become depressed by some of the harsh realities that Karen has to deal with every day. You know it’s ONE thing to start an orphanage and school (Yes, Karen has done things that are beeeeyond me), but it’s ANOTHER thing to raise the 20 babies that become YOUR kids!!! Not only are they a big family, but they are a big family containing individual stories that got them all to where they are in the orphanage. I don’t even know how to describe it…I have never seen a woman her age with this much energy…fun loving energy that is. She so inspired me today and really is a wonderful mother to all these children.
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