Wednesday rolled around and I attended a reception with Senator Kolterman at the Nebraska Club (which was super awkward, 'cause I was the only staff member there!) before heading over to the Cornhusker for the Arc dinner. There we met up with his wife and (thankfully) some other staff members. The cocktail hour lasted...well, an hour...and 7pm finally rolled around. They open the door into the dining room and suddenly I see my mom walk by...and then my dad...and Matt.
What?!
Mom swung back over and asked if I'd seen the program, which of course I hadn't. A coworker next to me had one, but wouldn't let me see it. It wasn't until we headed in to find a place to sit that I finally got my hands on one...only to see my name printed on there, under "Recipient of the 2014 Legislative Advocacy Award"!
What?!
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| Bacon! :) |
I was quite surprised and honored that I would nominated for something like this. It was both very nice and unnecessary. Senator Coash has worked very hard on several bills regarding developmental disabilities over the years, which is how I've been involved. Partaking in the chocolate chip cookies and bacon the Autism moms brought him as a thank you for LB505 (Autism insurance coverage mandate) was more than sufficient.
I was asked to say a few words after I was handed the award (which is now proudly displayed in my office...feel free to come see it!)...and I managed to not only be basically coherent, but not burst into tears nor trip down the stairs as I walked back to the table. I consider that a win, lol.
So yeah...that was my Wednesday evening. :)
TGIF...and have a good weekend!
~ Katie
PS. IMAGINE DRAGONS are coming to Omaha! :D They finally posted their summer tour schedule and Omaha was on the list! Aaack!! I'm so going! :)
Congratulations, Katie! That is awesome! I think you probably DID deserve it. ;)
ReplyDeleteKatie- my earlier comment deleted itself - bad idea to try to comment from a phone. Lesson learned. So here's my second try: I was so pleased when we got the call that you had been nominated for this award from not one but two organizations. I have to admit - I had no idea how many people would be receiving awards that night and I certainly didn't think they'd expect you to get up and speak! Had I know that, I may not have been able to keep it a surprise so it was a good thing I didn't realize there would be only 2 people receiving awards and that, yes indeed, you'd be expected to take the mike and give an impromptu acceptance speech. YIKES! Well - you were kind & gracious and even managed a good joke. It was a wonderful evening and your Dad and I were so very proud. You even impressed your brother. Now THAT's amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww. Well, thanks! :)
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