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
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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
Monday, October 5, 2009
Hi Everyone,
Things are going well here.
The weather is still beautiful so I am enjoying lots of beach walks, swims and lazing by the pool.
All is well at the Infant Care Center. The same group of babes are still here.
All is quiet on the island. Hopefully things will pickup in November when the cruiseship dock is completed.
It is expected that there will be thousands more of the day visitors.
Now there are 2 cruiseships per week and this is expected to increase to 7 or more.
Thanks to Dave and Genny I have a social life. I'm lucky to be invited along to dinners and parties so I'm meeting lots of the expats that have settled here on Roatan.
Hope everyone is enjoying the fall colours and Happy Thanksgiving this weekend.
I plan to attend a Traditional Thanksgiving dinner as well.
Stay Well,
Karen
Things are going well here.
The weather is still beautiful so I am enjoying lots of beach walks, swims and lazing by the pool.
All is well at the Infant Care Center. The same group of babes are still here.
All is quiet on the island. Hopefully things will pickup in November when the cruiseship dock is completed.
It is expected that there will be thousands more of the day visitors.
Now there are 2 cruiseships per week and this is expected to increase to 7 or more.
Thanks to Dave and Genny I have a social life. I'm lucky to be invited along to dinners and parties so I'm meeting lots of the expats that have settled here on Roatan.
Hope everyone is enjoying the fall colours and Happy Thanksgiving this weekend.
I plan to attend a Traditional Thanksgiving dinner as well.
Stay Well,
Karen
Friday, October 2, 2009
Arrests made in death of Dallas
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted everyone to know that there have been arrests made in the murder of Dallas Martens. I know that Krissy did an interview with CTV this morning.
There were lots of nasty rumours going around that she was involved etc and not true at all.
I attended the monthly Ladies Luncheon which was held at Earth Mamas in West End.
It's a cool spot where they offer yoga, pilates, workshops and they sell organic, earth friendly products as well.
The proceeds were donated to SOL or School of Life. They offer a community outreach program through sports and education to assist the local children.
I know they are interested in having some of the older teens come to the Baby House and assist with caring for some of the little ones. They are hoping this will be a good experience for them and perhaps be a reality check for having babies too soon.
I am taking the weekend off from the infant care center. We never did get the two new babies and I haven't heard why or what is going on.
Sherry is returning to Edmonton tomorrow and we will miss her. She has been doing laundry steady for the past three weeks. Thanks Sherry, have a great trip to India!
We did a girls night out to the Blue Bahia for a great dinner and drinks. Had a great Lobster dinner. We wanted to show Sherry there is more to Roatan than just the Baby House!
The weather is still beautiful with a light drizzle early morning then sunshine all day.
I'm hoping for calm water tomorrow so I can enjoy another amazing swim and snorkel out to the reef.
Stay Well,
Karen
Just wanted everyone to know that there have been arrests made in the murder of Dallas Martens. I know that Krissy did an interview with CTV this morning.
There were lots of nasty rumours going around that she was involved etc and not true at all.
I attended the monthly Ladies Luncheon which was held at Earth Mamas in West End.
It's a cool spot where they offer yoga, pilates, workshops and they sell organic, earth friendly products as well.
The proceeds were donated to SOL or School of Life. They offer a community outreach program through sports and education to assist the local children.
I know they are interested in having some of the older teens come to the Baby House and assist with caring for some of the little ones. They are hoping this will be a good experience for them and perhaps be a reality check for having babies too soon.
I am taking the weekend off from the infant care center. We never did get the two new babies and I haven't heard why or what is going on.
Sherry is returning to Edmonton tomorrow and we will miss her. She has been doing laundry steady for the past three weeks. Thanks Sherry, have a great trip to India!
We did a girls night out to the Blue Bahia for a great dinner and drinks. Had a great Lobster dinner. We wanted to show Sherry there is more to Roatan than just the Baby House!
The weather is still beautiful with a light drizzle early morning then sunshine all day.
I'm hoping for calm water tomorrow so I can enjoy another amazing swim and snorkel out to the reef.
Stay Well,
Karen
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