The Party
Joan
The invitations said 4 p.m. to start so everyone was there by 5:00 p.m. ( they call that coming in Haiti time) and the fete got underway. Luckner was the first to speak about Karen the amazing job she has done at HATS. As the principal of the school he has seen the school double its student population and increase in reputation in the community through the standards that Karen and he have put in place.
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| Bob, Will, Brian and Jason- the welcome committee |
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| Karen, Sandra and Leica seeing who is coming up the driveway |
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| They are starting to gather |
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| Luckner |
Many people got up to speak about their thoughts on the impact that Karen has had here in this area of Haiti. It was neat to hear the teachers at the school and a pastor from the community say that although their life has difficulties, Karen has been willing to come and live those difficulties and encourage them to a better life.
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| Friends and teachers |
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| House Mothers and kids |
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| Kids all dressed up |
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| The honored lady |
We cannot know the impact our lives have on others and we only get a glimpse when we stop and celebrate a milestone in someone’s life. The last 20 years Karen’s life has been poured out into Haiti through the children she has had and still has at this orphanage. Thank you Karen and may God continue to bless you and keep you and the children in His loving care.
For……… IT IS ALL ABOUT THE CHILDREN!!!!!
6 comments:
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the great recognition celebration for Karen's 20 years in Haiti. She made a difference.
Congratulations Karen
20 awesome years!!!
It has to be a God 'thing' for you to have the ability to going into an unknown future & not know what the future held. Surprise, surprise, it was exactly what God had called you to do. Your commitment and love of the children is amazing!!
God bless you as you continue to serve Him and give you the strength you need each day!!!
The motto, "It's all about the children" rightly describe your life with your own family, your ministry, the Orphanage and those in the Haitian community with whom you come in contact.
Laurie joins me in wishing all the best in your future!
Love, Prayers and God's blessings,
I am, so proud to call you friend - forever friend, Maxi and One of 'WE' Hugs
Thanks Joan for this blog and all you and Keith have done for HATS. Karen, you have been amazing and continue to be so...may God grant you another 20 years with the children he has entrusted into your care. Wish we had been there to celebrate with you, but am glad a team from our church was there to help and celebrate with you. You are greatly appreciated and loved!
Thank you for the blog and wonderful pictures. I felt the energy of the day right through the screen of my computer. Karen, you look radiant...God is shining through you. I am so very grateful to be a part of what you have built. Thank you to all of the staff at the home and school. Thank you to Luckner from the bottom of my heart for his total devotion to you and the children. Thank you for the many teams that visit and bring love and support. Thank you to Keith and Joan for your dedication and love for Karen and the children. Thank you to your family for the love and support they give over and over again. Thank you to God for making this all happen. Just imagine how many people have been touched by the dream and accomplishments of one feisty little Newfie red-head!!!! God Bless :)
Congratulations Karen!
Dear Karen - congratulations - 20 years is no small feat in a country like Haiti. May the LORD truly bless you and keep you in the palm of HIS mighty hand. Yes - it is about the children and the future of Haiti. Thank you for 20 years of serving HIM and making a difference in the lives of the children HE has touched through you.
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