Hi Everyone,
Back in beautiful Roatan for a month of warm caribbean breezes. We arrived safe and sound with all our luggage and no hassles.
We visited the Vessels of Mercy Hospital in French Cay. They are only open when a team of doctors and nurses come to the island and bring medicines with them.
Thanks to a Canadian Medical Aid Programme we were able to donate some needed pharmaceuticals. The next team will arrive in April and this donation was very much appreciated. The last team was seeing 150-200 people just in the morning.
The Infant Care Center in Sandy Bay is very quiet at the moment. Only Baby K is still with them. All the other babes have been returned to birth families or placed with forever families.
Steve has connected with the e learning center in Sandy Bay. This is an after school center that helps the local kids through a focus on education.
He is coaching 24 of the local kids in karate. The class is on the beach as there is no other suitable space. The kids are loving it!
There is a Children's Home located across the road from our cabana. Steve is also going to begin a few classes for them as well next week.
Today is the Ladies Luncheon. Once a month this luncheon is a fundraiser for a different organization that assists with local causes.
I'm off for a beach walk and a little yoga at the dock.
Stay Well,
Karen and Steve
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Back Home
Hi Everyone!
Well Michelle and I made it home safe and sound.
Once again thank you to all those that supported the infant care center.
I will be returning again late Jan for a month and I'm collecting now for this trip.
If you have any supplies you would like to get there just let me know.
You can see the wishlist for the center at www.themorganjayneproject.com
It was wonderful to come back to the bright gold and red leaves that are still on the trees. It is a nice change from blue and green!
Happy Halloween to All,
Karen
Well Michelle and I made it home safe and sound.
Once again thank you to all those that supported the infant care center.
I will be returning again late Jan for a month and I'm collecting now for this trip.
If you have any supplies you would like to get there just let me know.
You can see the wishlist for the center at www.themorganjayneproject.com
It was wonderful to come back to the bright gold and red leaves that are still on the trees. It is a nice change from blue and green!
Happy Halloween to All,
Karen
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Last Day at the Infant Care Center
Hi Everyone,
Today was my last day helping out at the Infant Care Center.
It proved to be quite chaotic as usual.
Air Conditioning has been donated and the workers arrived today to install the units.
Five workers buzzed around with equipment among the babies and toddlers.
Michelle has enjoyed her time here as well. She has been charmed with Baby G and her big smile and happy disposition.
The twins are busy as ever, Baby T is recovering well from her cold.
Boy Wonder is still growing like a weed and sleeping for long periods.
The weather has been beautiful the last couple of days. Today we enjoyed the breeze, sun, and serenity on the dock.
The sunset was spectacular!
If all goes according to plan we will arriving back on Sunday. I'm hoping there will still be leaves on the trees.
Thank you once again to all who sent donations, they are much appreciated.
See you all Soon!
Karen
Today was my last day helping out at the Infant Care Center.
It proved to be quite chaotic as usual.
Air Conditioning has been donated and the workers arrived today to install the units.
Five workers buzzed around with equipment among the babies and toddlers.
Michelle has enjoyed her time here as well. She has been charmed with Baby G and her big smile and happy disposition.
The twins are busy as ever, Baby T is recovering well from her cold.
Boy Wonder is still growing like a weed and sleeping for long periods.
The weather has been beautiful the last couple of days. Today we enjoyed the breeze, sun, and serenity on the dock.
The sunset was spectacular!
If all goes according to plan we will arriving back on Sunday. I'm hoping there will still be leaves on the trees.
Thank you once again to all who sent donations, they are much appreciated.
See you all Soon!
Karen
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Rainy Season Arrives With Michelle
Hi Everyone!
All is well here on Roatan.
My friend Michelle arrived on Saturday. She is spending this last week here with me.
The luggage did not arrive with her but it did miraculously show up yesterday.
Jane was very happy to receive all the baby food and supplies. Thank you everyone that contributed.
A big storm arrived on Monday with rain and high winds. The power was out most of the day Monday.
Today the sun is appearing again so Michelle will have a few days of good weather.
One of the little ones at the infant care center is battling a chest infection. She requires some maskings to help her breathing. I was happy to see her condition improved on Tuesday when we arrived to help.
All the other little ones are healthy and doing wonderful.
We are attending a murder mystery dinner this evening at the Oasis Lounge. Everyone attending are also characters in the murder mystery. It should prove to be a great evening.
We are off to West End today to enjoy some of the local flavour and check out the shops.
Stay Well,
Karen
All is well here on Roatan.
My friend Michelle arrived on Saturday. She is spending this last week here with me.
The luggage did not arrive with her but it did miraculously show up yesterday.
Jane was very happy to receive all the baby food and supplies. Thank you everyone that contributed.
A big storm arrived on Monday with rain and high winds. The power was out most of the day Monday.
Today the sun is appearing again so Michelle will have a few days of good weather.
One of the little ones at the infant care center is battling a chest infection. She requires some maskings to help her breathing. I was happy to see her condition improved on Tuesday when we arrived to help.
All the other little ones are healthy and doing wonderful.
We are attending a murder mystery dinner this evening at the Oasis Lounge. Everyone attending are also characters in the murder mystery. It should prove to be a great evening.
We are off to West End today to enjoy some of the local flavour and check out the shops.
Stay Well,
Karen
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Water Flowing Again
All is well at the infant care center today.
The past 3 days have been difficult as the pump supplying this area with water was broken.
Not having water is very challenging. No baths or laundry being done.
Today things are back to normal.
It seems so much quieter since baby S. was returned to her birth father.
The twins are still two little balls of fire. They can stand holding on to things and once they are walking it is going to be wild!
Baby G. is happy as ever. She is growing like a weed. We will need larger size girls clothing 12-18months soon for her and the twins soon.
Boy Wonder is also getting big. He is more alert for longer periods of time but still sleeps the most of all the babies.
Baby E is beginning to smile a little more. She will fall asleep being rocked but if you try to set her in bed she awakes immediately and screams to high heaven.
There are new security bars on the front porch as well now. Soon we will be able to take some of the little ones outside.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to All.
I celebrated with a large group of Canadians and Canadian Wannabees!
The Blue Bahia hosted a party with a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
It was excellent food, company and music. You gotta love Stompin Tom!
The weather is still fabulous with sunshine and warm breezes. The nights are a little cooler and I'm told we will be able to turn the fans off soon.
Looking forward to a visit from my good friend Michelle. She is arriving on Saturday and we will be flying back together the following Saturday.
Stay Well,
Karen
The past 3 days have been difficult as the pump supplying this area with water was broken.
Not having water is very challenging. No baths or laundry being done.
Today things are back to normal.
It seems so much quieter since baby S. was returned to her birth father.
The twins are still two little balls of fire. They can stand holding on to things and once they are walking it is going to be wild!
Baby G. is happy as ever. She is growing like a weed. We will need larger size girls clothing 12-18months soon for her and the twins soon.
Boy Wonder is also getting big. He is more alert for longer periods of time but still sleeps the most of all the babies.
Baby E is beginning to smile a little more. She will fall asleep being rocked but if you try to set her in bed she awakes immediately and screams to high heaven.
There are new security bars on the front porch as well now. Soon we will be able to take some of the little ones outside.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to All.
I celebrated with a large group of Canadians and Canadian Wannabees!
The Blue Bahia hosted a party with a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
It was excellent food, company and music. You gotta love Stompin Tom!
The weather is still fabulous with sunshine and warm breezes. The nights are a little cooler and I'm told we will be able to turn the fans off soon.
Looking forward to a visit from my good friend Michelle. She is arriving on Saturday and we will be flying back together the following Saturday.
Stay Well,
Karen
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Another Sad Day
Good Morning Everyone!
Things are a little quieter this morning at the Infant Care Center.
4mos old Baby S. was returned to her birth father after the court hearing a few days ago.
I hope and pray she is cared for as she has special diet needs and is a difficult baby.
There was a huge loss overnight. A new little one with special needs was spending his first night. The family was being assisted as he had some chronic conditions and mom needed help.
Sadly and unexpectedly he passed away early this morning. It is believed he had a bacterial
infection. Some thorough cleaning is going on to prevent any transfer of infection to the other babes. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family!
The weather remains sunny, hot and breezy. I am not looking forward to the snowy season that is approaching quickly at home.
I visited the children's home (orphanage) that is across the road from my cabana. A couple lives with the 15 children there. The wife speaks little english and asked me to come back when her husband is home. I will return today or tomorrow and see what kind of volunteer help they require.
All is well otherwise. I will be attending a traditional Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner on Monday at a place called The Blue Bahia. I'm looking forward to turkey!
Herman is still hanging out! He jumped out at me this morning when I opened the screen door. What a guy, he even has a sense of humour!
A few stray cats have taken to sitting on my doorstep and crying until I feed them.
I think they usually hang out at my neighbours but she is away for a couple of weeks.
Off to the pool to soak up some afternoon sun, keep my tan and get my Vit D dose for the day.
Stay Well,
Karen
Things are a little quieter this morning at the Infant Care Center.
4mos old Baby S. was returned to her birth father after the court hearing a few days ago.
I hope and pray she is cared for as she has special diet needs and is a difficult baby.
There was a huge loss overnight. A new little one with special needs was spending his first night. The family was being assisted as he had some chronic conditions and mom needed help.
Sadly and unexpectedly he passed away early this morning. It is believed he had a bacterial
infection. Some thorough cleaning is going on to prevent any transfer of infection to the other babes. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family!
The weather remains sunny, hot and breezy. I am not looking forward to the snowy season that is approaching quickly at home.
I visited the children's home (orphanage) that is across the road from my cabana. A couple lives with the 15 children there. The wife speaks little english and asked me to come back when her husband is home. I will return today or tomorrow and see what kind of volunteer help they require.
All is well otherwise. I will be attending a traditional Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner on Monday at a place called The Blue Bahia. I'm looking forward to turkey!
Herman is still hanging out! He jumped out at me this morning when I opened the screen door. What a guy, he even has a sense of humour!
A few stray cats have taken to sitting on my doorstep and crying until I feed them.
I think they usually hang out at my neighbours but she is away for a couple of weeks.
Off to the pool to soak up some afternoon sun, keep my tan and get my Vit D dose for the day.
Stay Well,
Karen
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