I’m Stunned – and Thrilled
Last Saturday night Les and I attended the Colorado Independent Publishers Association EVVY Award banquet at the Denver Field House. (I say that casually, as if we usually go somewhere on Saturday night.) It was a challenge, but between Lyft and a transport chair, we managed. We sat at a table way in the back because it was closer to the entry.
I had received a letter from CIPA that my new book, Abidance: A Memoir of Love and Inevitability, was a finalist. I did not tell Les or anyone about the possibility of an award, pretty sure mine would be minor.
The food was good; our table companions were delightful, but Les was getting tired and impatient by intermission. I begged him to stay.
Soon thereafter, Dr. Patricia Ross began to announce the awards in my most-hoped-for category, Autobiography/Biography/ Memoir:
Merit, 3rd Place, 2nd Place….
Oh, well, I thought, I’ll get something in one of the other categories.
Dr. Ross paused dramatically.Then she said, “And lst Place goes to (another dramatic pause) Abidance: A Memoir of Love and Inevitability.” What? What did she say?
As I scrambled to pull my cane from under the table and walk to the platform from the back of the room, tears filled my eyes. I had not dared to hope.
(Abidance also received 3rd Place awards in Motivational/Inspirational and Interior Design.)
Now, a week later, Les and I are still glowing. Thank you, CIPA!
And, if someone knows how to rotate images, HELP!
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What an heart-warming story! I’m so glad Les was able to abide with you long enough for me to put those awards in your hand!
Congratulations! Well deserved.
And not just because I’m driving by your house! Many years ago you gave my daughter Claire a wonderful gift of music — She still plays and is teaching her daughters now. So thanks for that. And I’m so glad to hear you’re still sharing your wise counsel and winning awards! Keep winning!