Covid Vaccine: Not As Good As Experts Claim- A Cautionary Tale

My 11 year old grandson had the Covid-19 vaccine shot yesterday (3/28/22) at his Pulmonologist’s Covid vaccine came up. My daughter agreed to have it given to my grandson; it was touted as being safe and recommended for children. The nurse gave my grandson the vaccine, within the 20 minute window he broke out in

A view of Homeless Children

Runaways: For whatever set of reasons, some children have become homeless in America. Some are children who run away from home thinking they will be better off not living with their parents or guardians. Some children are born in hospitals only to live on the streets. They may live their entire life as a nomadic

Responsible Pet Ownership

I have had dogs since 1983 when I quit my Real Estate Management job and gave up renting and became a homeowner for the very first time. We had a wonderful cat named Boots and a beautiful Flex head Labrador Retriever dog named Angel. My two daughters would grow up with Angel and Boots to

Schizophrenia in Childhood

The Problems with Social Service Providers When Jan 13th, 2022 rolls around- less than a month, my grandson runs out of mental health services at Cooks Hospital. In the state of Texas, there are no facilities and very few if any general or family practice Psychiatry that will treat teenage children who have schizophrenia and

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My cards

Jesus Promise When we moved in to our home on July 3rd, 2018 the rose bush was twigs that were not trimmed and did not produce flowers. We trimmed it lower to the ground and fed it regularly. I need to trim it again when it stops budding.

Mother’s “Worthy” Day

Mother’s are often taken for granted and over looked as the child gets older. If your adult child, call or text you mom if it is not possible for you to go visit or Zoom.

Musings about Life Decision’s

As we grow in Christ and within our families Free-will to act and respond is always at our disposal.

My Emergency Room Ordeal

I have come home from an excellent eight days stay in the hospital only to find myself in the Emergency Room (ER) the following day with my injured leg. I was trying to get up from a gliding recliner when the injury occurred. My kneecap was at at 90 degrees to my 40 degrees right

Faith in Forgiveness

Kat Challis 1/18/2021 Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves. Jesus tells us to forgive our neighbors and ourselves. Why is it so important that we learn how to forgive? Blame, Shame, Guilt, Condemnation… are all prompted by our moral compass. I believe that when Satan comes knocking in our subconscious and conscious, we have

Good-bye 2020

What a magnificent world that we live as the end of the year 2020 comes to a close. It has been the most difficult year for many people. Covid-19 came to the populaces attention and meant death to the venerable in our society., the elderly. children, and adults’ with compromised immune systems. I usually do

Disappointed Not Bitterness

Living with disappointment can be challenging. Yet, half of the voters will be disappointed that their candidate will not be the winner in this 2020 Presidential Election.  Our voting process is what defines America from other countries. We have FREEDOM to Disagree or Agree with our political party without FEAR of reprisals or government impunity.

Black cloud, silver lining

I have had a black cloud hanging over my head for 34 months. We have had little disasters erupting seemingly on top of each other. Health. Wealth. Success. Failure. Are all platitudes to comfort the brokenness of mankind. You really don’t know how prepared you are for a crisis until you are in the middle

21st Century Entrepreneurial Literacy

21st Century Entrepreneurial LiteracyKathy ChallisThe University of Texas of the Permian Basin Abstract Students can become successful entrepreneurs during their middle years of development. “According to research identified that leading programs for entrepreneurs education in the United States are Network for Teaching Entreprenueir (NFTE), Young Entrepreneurs, and the Kauffman Foundations program. Youth Venture targets students

How Hearing Impairment Affects Children in Public General Education Classrooms

How Hearing Impairment Affects Children in Public General Education Classrooms Kathy A. Challis The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Contact Information Email: katchallis2010@hotmail.com Cell: (682) 313-2192 Abstract We will discover the effects of deafness or hearing impairment has a direct impact on learning in a general education classroom. We will discuss accommodations that

Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Three Independent School Districts in North Central Texas

As Covid-19 continues to plague our nation and 179 other nations of the world. I present to you the following paper. Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Three Independent School Districts in North Central Texas Kathy A. Challis The University of Texas of Permian Basin Abstract The Covid-19 Pandemic Virus had a significant impact on education

Christian Feelings

Today, I discovered that I had a emotionally scarring series of events 28 years ago while I was in college working on my Bachelor’s Degree. Because I attended a private christian university I allowed more emotional attachment to cloud my thinking processes. I have regret, though it is not my own! When we hear the

A Soul Provision

I love my God! He takes car of me in times of trouble, sorrow, anxiety, fear, in addition to peace, joy, idyllic, and faith. Psalms 23 says he restores my soul. That means our soul will be bothered or drained because of life circumstances that are seemingly over-powering. But God said to go ahead and

What is Free Will and Do I Have it?

Free-will. God gave us free-will to choose our own destinies. The Holy Bible, Rom 3: 24, (NIV) states, “This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, There is no difference for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and are justified freely by his grace

Happy Mother’s Day in 2020

Across the miles, I look forward to creating your smile, with a card that is a hug from my heart.