Today is my birthday

[Tobin S.]

I am 38 years old. I already have gray hair, but I'm okay with that. :)

One of my sisters got married on Saturday, and that made me very happy for her. She's been through a lot in life and she seemed to have the bad habit of picking bad boyfriends. We're talking really bad news here, folks. One guy in particular would actually hit her and the rest had no respect for her at all. The guy she married seems like he is genuinely kind. He once told her, "Baby, I love you like fat kids love cake." She finally picked a good one, and I am very happy for her.

Another one of my sisters called me to wish me happy birthday. I wished her a happy life and she's got one. She's married to a nice guy and they have a happy and healthy little girl that they are bringing up right. We talked for a long time about family and friends, and we were both happy that our sister who got married has finally found the one.

But I got some bad news. I have a sister who is only 26. She called me to wish me a happy birthday, but then said she will have to go into surgery soon to have her gall bladder removed. They are going to try to do it in the least invasive way possible, but they might have to cut her open in a big way if that doesn't work out. I think she will be okay, but she has me a little worried. We share the same taste in music and she is going to a Muse concert soon and she wanted me to go along, but I can't do it because of my work schedule.

I will also miss my newly married sister's wedding reception.

So it's been a bittersweet day for me today. I guess that's the way life is sometimes. But I am happy. I think we are all going to be okay.

[Aristus]

1. Happy Birthday, Tobin!

:party:

[Dr Morbius]

2. hb2u

hb2u
hb tobinS
hb2u

You're gonna make it.

[rurallib]

3. Keep on Trucking, Tobin!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Happy Birthday, my dear Tobin!

38...You have many many good decades ahead of you!

I'm glad to hear about your two happily married sisters! And I think your sister who's facing the gall bladder surgery will be just fine as well...

I know it's scary when someone you love faces surgery...but gall bladders are normally not very invasive.

I hope your birthday will be a wonderful day for you!

:party:

[hayu_lol]

56. Happy Birthday...

and thank you for the interesting stories and great pictures.

[one_voice]

5. Happy Birthday Tobin.

:party: :toast:

[Forkboy]

6. Happy Birthday, Tobin!

:toast:

[Flaxbee]

7. Happy Birthday, Tobin!

:party: :)

It is all bittersweet, you're right about that. But you're also right that you'll all be OK.

[abq e streeter]

8. Happy Birthday... and all my best wishes to your sisters too

[Haole Girl]

9. Happy birthday

:party:

My younger sis had gall bladder surgery last year. She was up & working within 2 weeks of her's. Hope your sister recovers quickly too! :hug:

[nolabear]

10. Happy Birthday, m'dear. You sound like a lovely person.

Your affection for your family comes through beautifully. Btw I had the gallbladder surgery years ago and optimally she'll have a laproscopy and it'll be a piece of cake. And she'll feel MUCH better after.

[JohnnyLib2]

11. Happy birthday, wherever you are!

:toast:

Your attitude is truly refreshing.

[MiddleFingerMom]

12. VERY Happy Birthday, Tobin!!!!!

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[IMATB]

13. HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

Are you the only boy in your family ?

Growing up around sisters I'm betting you'll make some girl very happy one day. She'll be lucky to get someone like you.

Hope you had a wonderful day.

[Swede]

14. Happy birthday,Tobin.

:toast::beer:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

15. Happy birthday!

:toast:

[ornotna]

16. Happy Birthday Tobin

Wishing you and your sisters the best.

[Terra Alta]

17. happy birthday

and best wishes to your sister... sending good vibes to her for her surgery!

[kimi]

18. I hope you had a very happy birthday, Tobin!

Guess it's over by now. And best wishes to your sisters. I think your sister's gall-bladder problem will likely be okay - don't know for sure of course, but these days the docs do what they can to ensure the least-invasive and least-dangerous routes in taking care of these matters. But it's always a worry, I know. So, best to her, and the whole family. And the other family issues - we all worry about our sibling's choices in partners - I know that well, and know that I have been a particular worry to my sweet brother through the years. You're a good brother too, I can tell. :)

It'll work out. Take care, and enjoy the rest of your birthday week. You're still a young-un!! *grin*

[Capn Sunshine]

19. WOOT!

[MilesColtrane]

20. Happy Birthday, you mother trucker!

Dude, you may not know it, but the fact that you faced your problems and got help, and are now doing great, inspires me daily.

[MissHoneychurch]

21. A HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TOBIN!!!

:hug: :loveya:

Please stay the way you are and you will find your soulmate as well :hug:

[old mark]

22. Have a great year, TS! I hope things continue to get better for you and yours! nt

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

23. Have a great birthday Tobin

I'm glad you are on this planet and that you share such poignant thoughts and experiences with us here on DU. Oh and don't forget to have a fire extinguisher on hand when you blow out your candles cause that a whole fucking lot of fire you got going on there! (I kid, I kid :evilgrin: )


:party: :toast:

Happy birthday!

[Callalily]

24. Happy Birthday Tobin!

Celebrate in style!

[Phentex]

25. Happy Birthday to You!!!!...

Yes, that is the way life is. Keeps us on our toes!

:party:

[Crystal Clarity]

26. Happy Birthday Tobin!

I hope it'll be a great one! :bounce:

And try not to worry about your sister's gall bladder surgery. It's a very common procedure and usually only minimally invasive. Both of my parents and ALL 3 of my siblings have had it done and they're no worse for the wear. Your sister is likely to be just fine.

Relax and enjoy the day! :party:

[Bunny]

27. Happy birthday, Tobin!

:woohoo: :party: :beer:

[Brickbat]

28. Happy, happy birthday.

Thinking of you and your today.

[Rosie1223]

29. Happy Birthday!

Be happy, things always work out.

:hi:

[Call Me Wesley]

30. Happy Birthday!

:toast: I hope you're having a wonderful day and countless more to come! :hi:

And good vibes for your sister!

[ThomCat]

31. Happy Birthday!

:party:

And congratulations for your married sister! :)

I hope your other sister will okay too. Having a gall bladder removed is easy. I've has several relatives go through it and say it was a piece of cake. But it's still good to be concerned. Be there for her afterward if you can. :hug:

[av8rdave]

32. Happy Birthday

Hope all goes well with your sister, and best wishes to you and yours.

Safe travels!

:hi:

[joeybee12]

33. Happy, Happy Birthday...but it looks like it's a belated greeting

Hope you had fun.

:party: :toast:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

34. Happy Birthday, Tobin

sorry I am late to say it. DU was down for me last night.

anyway :hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

35. I'm sorry that you can't be there physically for your sisters, but I know you are

a great support to them anyway. *birthday hugs*

[Oceansaway]

36. HaPpY BiRtHdAy Tobin !...nt

[xchrom]

37. happy birthday tobin! nt

[Frosty1]

38. Happy Birthday

Vibes for your sister.

[In_The_Wind]

39. Have a wonderful birthday, Tobin!

:party: :yourock:

[Demoiselle]

40. Happy Birthday Tobin..

Just a side note...My mother, my grandmother and my great aunt all had their gall bladders removed, a long time ago. It was major invasive surgery for sure in those days.
And they were all just fine afterwards. Better, in fact.
I'm sure your sister will do very well.
Your family sounds lovely and yes, you're all going to be okay.

[Monique1]

41. Happy Birthday Tobin

:party: I enjoy reading your posts

[Ikonoklast]

42. Happy Birthday, Driver.

I remember back when I was thirty-eight.



I thought I was 'old' then.



*sigh*



Those were the days.

[sarge43]

43. Happy B'day, Tobin and many happy returns.

Good vibes and thoughts for your sister.

Mazel Tov for the bride and groom.

[Redstone]

44. Sorry about your sister. Gall-bladder surgery is generally not a big deal

these days, and I hope she can get through it with the laporoscopic version.

Nonetheless, enjoy your B-Day, even if it's a bit difficult because of that news.

(Christ, I'm 56 and have no grey hair or baldness. Guess I got lucky; it's not like I've ever taken care of myself.)

Redstone

[sarge43]

46. With the lapo, it's a breeze.

I was in surgery at 10am, back home by 3pm checking my email. A couple of days of naps and aspirin and back on the streets.

[Kali]

45. oh hell!

I wasn't on line yesterday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRUCKER MAN!!!

oh and gall bladder removal is pretty easy, at east it was for me - I was partying the next weekend after I had mine out in an emergency.

Beats the HELL out of an attack - bad pain!

[Xipe Totec]

47. Today is your birthday?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZD1S1aMJ_I

[mwdem]

48. Happy late birthday, Tobin!

I hope your day was great. I had my gb out a couple of years ago, non-invasive, and your sis will need some love! I had 2 cancer operations before, and the gb was the worst! And it was non-invasive. She'll need some TLC after this. I wish you a year that will make up for everything that's going on now. :toast:

[Inchworm]

49. I'm late. Happy Happy, driver!

:applause:

:hi:

[MiddleFingerMom]

50. Lighting Tobin's birthday candle with the 50th post on this subject. n/t

[guitar man]

51. Happy Birthday!!

Keep on truckin!

And no sweat on the gall bladder surgery, one of the guys that works with me just had it a couple weeks ago, went in on Friday and was back to work Monday .

[Odin2005]

52. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[hibbing]

53. Buenos Nachos Tobin!

Hi Tobin,
Happy Birthday to you! I hope your sister's surgery turns out okay. My mother had hers taken out at age hmmm...70 something and recovered quickly. I wish a quick recovery for your sister. Waiting for your next story from the road.

Peace

[GoddessOfGuinness]

54. Happy Birthday!

Keeping you and all your family in my thoughts... :hug::hug::hug:

[WillParkinson]

55. If you leave that blank signed check out I'll be sure to buy you a gift!

Happy birthday Tobin. Many more to come.