"Lessons" is on the eligible story list here:
http://www.kerthawards.com/2009storylist.html Tricia cleared up any confusion on the nomination time here: http://www.lcficmbs.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=002503
and here: http://www.lcficmbs.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=002501
Hope this helps.
Artemis