I received an award! The Literary Paw!

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: wellllllllllllllllllllll​llllllllllllll 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!!

The Paw awards come from The Animal Rescue Site, proceeds to provide food and care to rescued animals.

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.