On June 7, 2012 seven beautiful kittens were born to a mama
cat who had been rescued and cared for by two caring women. These ladies shared every moment of these
adorable furballs early months via streaming
video on the Internet. Literally, millions
of people from all over the world tuned in to watch and, remarkably, lasting
friendships were formed. After the
kittens went on to their furever homes and the webcam stream stopped some of
the viewers remained in contact via chatroom and Facebook – we call ourselves the
Kitten Club.
As a Seven Kittens viewer, I was so inspired by the whole
experience that I wrote a story about Noodles (the mama) and her seven babies. I
shared it with the Kitten Club.
I received more praise than I ever expected and many
emotional replies. It was gratifying if
not a little embarrassing.
Honestly, I didn’t think the story was that good. However, I was happy that it was so well
received and that fellow Kitten Clubbers (please don’t club the kittens) enjoyed
it.
In fact, my KC friends liked my story so much that they presented
me the Kitten Club Literary Award – the purple paw. I was, and still am, humbled to receive such
praise from these wonderful, caring people.
The was an official ceremony and everything; albeit a virtual one.
The following is the nomination and resulting ceremony. The
award was presented by the established Mistress of Ceremonies, the lovely and
talented Maisy who is a KC paw award recipient herself for delivering dozens of
hand-knit catnip mouses all over the world to KCers and non-KCers, alike.
Maisy: snuffle..... I do believe Cher has won the "literary paw".
Cher: heh
t4fish: totally!
Diane: Yes, YES!! The Literay Paw!
Maisy : Any volunteers to conduct a literary
paw ceremony?
Cher: oy
t4fish: Maisy, you do this so well
Maisy P: oy
t4fish: I can’t, I'm all in tears
Maisy P: are they not all getting a bit
"samey" when I do them?
t4fish: no, u'r giving each the special touch
Maisy P:
wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll if you are sure.......
Diane: I'm sure too!!!!!
Maisy P: ahhh here we all are!
Maisy P: ahem ahem
Maisy P: drumrolllllllll
Maisy P: Cher, by the power vested in
me as KC master of ceremonies
t4fish: yay!
Maisy P: I hereby award you the very creative
KC literary paw award
Diane: *applause*
Diane: Hurrah!!!
t4fish: *applause*
Maisy P: This award has NEVER BEFORE been
presented to a KC member (past or resent) and therefore holds
special powers
Maisy P: It is awarded to you for your emotion
overload inducing Noodles story (sniff) AND also for your Words wit
Friends achievements as you have wiped the floor with many a worthy
opponent with your literary skills
Maisy P: Enjoy your paw and keep it shiny.
Maisy P: end
t4fish: *applause*
t4fish: Cher!
You're the best!
Cher: wow. i am speechless.
t4fish: I can't see through the tears
t4fish: Speech!
Cher: I accept this award
humbly and with great feeling. This is the bestest club EVER with the greatest
people ever
Maisy P: Nice paw presentation Adi!
Maisy P: well timed
Cher: I will happily
continue to mop the floor with y'all in WWF, but modestly so. And I promise to keep
my lovely paw shiny.
Cher: I am thrilled and
honored to accept this award
Cher: smooches all around!
t4fish: :D mop away!
t4fish: *applause*
Maisy P: *applause*
Cher: great presentation
Cher: I shared with hubby
Maisy P: awwwwwwwww
Cher: he liked YOUR speech
but said mine was lame
Cher: I quote, "some
literary giant YOU are"
Maisy P: hehe
Diane: Smack him for me
t4fish: :)) nooooo it was great
t4fish: yeah, what Diane said
Cher: hehe
Cher: I told him. He may
not come home tonight.
It was a wonderful ceremony.
It truly made my day!
That was the middle of December.
When I arrived home from work today there was a small
package waiting for me. Imagine my shock
and pleasure when I opened it up to find a sparkly, purple paw pin inside!
Fuzzums, my kitty, graciously presented me with the award
with all the authority and pawers granted her as a feline and permanent member
of the Kitten Club.
Thank you to ALL of my Fellow KCers. I love you all and I happy to be a member of the bestest club in the whole wide
world!!
And, the mice Maisy shipped all over the world she purchased from her veterinarian. The mice are made and donated to the office and the proceeds from the sale of the mice go to support local animal shelters.