Wow... well, um... happy birthday Trebs!
That was a whirlwind of a read. I don't know if I should be congratulating or consoling... I'm going to stick with the 'grats. Mostly 'cause I have no doubt in my mind that you're strong enough to kick this thing's ass, and it looks like you were already well on your way before I ever heard about it.
Keep those of us who are too far away to be there in body updated, as we'll be with you in spirit. I want to hear all about how, much like Vader, you beat the hell out of Leuk while yelling "Who's your Daddy?"
Much <3