The Surprise of a Lifetime!

BDBopper · 09-20-2008, 05:43 AM

In my Birthday thread I mentioned an event that was the tipping point in making yesterday my "Best Birthday Ever!" At the time when I posted I was unsure if I could share this experience with the world. However after discussing the matter the friends who pulled this surprise on me said that I could and probably should. I believed it deserved its own thread.

My family had 6:30 reservations at the local Red Lobster. So at 6 PM we all load up in a few cars and head off. As we head down the road my cell phone rings. The Caller ID showed me that it was a private number. I was told that at about the time of the call I might be getting a surprise. So I picked up the phone and answered.

"Hello! Is this Brian?" said the person on the other end. As he said this I went stiff cause I immediately knew who the caller was once I heard him speak and I went into shock.

GOVERNOR MIKE HUCKABEE CALLED ME!!!!

I had prepped a few things that I wanted to say to my hero and inspiration for so many months in the event that I did get to meet him in person or talk to him but in my shock I wet my pants (figuratively) with those thoughts and I went into a really bad Porky Pig impression!

Then something else happened. The line went dead as he started talking to me again. My shock was replaced by frenzy. I realized that he had done what my friends asked him to do and he had fulfilled their request. Mike did not have to do anything else. He could have continued with his own business and I would not have blamed him because of how busy he is on a daily basis. However my phone rang again about a minute later (or what seemed like one).

So what did Governor Huckabee have to say to me? Well of course he wished me the Happiest Birthday ever. He also thanked me for my support and my hard work I had put in for him. Then came a huge shocker and something that touched me beyond belief. He told me that I (and my life story) inspired HIM!! Throughout I continued struggling to talk in coherent sentences. However I made sure that the words Thank You came out of my mouth several times. It truly was a complete honor and privilege! I think I said those exact words at one point but I am not completely sure of that.

It took me several hours to go to bed last night. I am still floating this morning and it will take me a long time to come back down to earth. My 26th Birthday now goes down as my best Birthday ever but it will go down as one of my best days ever! Unbelievable!

CoasterMatt · 09-20-2008, 06:49 AM

Wow, that is unbelievably cool. A dream came true and the Walt Disney Company had nothing to do with it

Strangler Lewis · 09-20-2008, 06:54 AM

What fun! Congratulations!

innerSpaceman · 09-20-2008, 07:20 AM

That's absolutely awesome! I'm so happy for you. Totally amazing. And how freaking cool !!!!

lashbear · 09-20-2008, 07:20 AM

Mike Huckabee? no-one I know...

flippyshark · 09-20-2008, 07:35 AM

Though I'm on the other side of the ideological and religious aisle from Huckabee, I find him likeable, funny and a straight shooter. Congratulations on getting to meet your hero, and color me impressed. That's incredibly cool.

wendybeth · 09-20-2008, 08:42 AM

Lol, BD! When you posted that you'd had something awesome happen to you, I had a feeling it had something to do with your political hero. Too cool, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!

scaeagles · 09-20-2008, 09:19 AM

Awesome!

Sadly, if my political hero called me I'd be a bit freaked out. Reagan's been dead for a while.

BDBopper · 09-20-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flippyshark

color me impressed.

What is that a shade of blue or is it purple?

It was truly amazing and I'll never forget it. I am glad I am able to share the story and my joy with y'all!!

Gemini Cricket · 09-20-2008, 09:36 AM

Well, for his phone call, I heart Huckabee!

Congrats, Brian.
Because of your dedication to his cause, you are one of his heroes. I think that's great!

09-20-2008, 05:43 AM	#1
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	The Surprise of a Lifetime! In my Birthday thread I mentioned an event that was the tipping point in making yesterday my "Best Birthday Ever!" At the time when I posted I was unsure if I could share this experience with the world. However after discussing the matter the friends who pulled this surprise on me said that I could and probably should. I believed it deserved its own thread. My family had 6:30 reservations at the local Red Lobster. So at 6 PM we all load up in a few cars and head off. As we head down the road my cell phone rings. The Caller ID showed me that it was a private number. I was told that at about the time of the call I might be getting a surprise. So I picked up the phone and answered. "Hello! Is this Brian?" said the person on the other end. As he said this I went stiff cause I immediately knew who the caller was once I heard him speak and I went into shock. GOVERNOR MIKE HUCKABEE CALLED ME!!!! I had prepped a few things that I wanted to say to my hero and inspiration for so many months in the event that I did get to meet him in person or talk to him but in my shock I wet my pants (figuratively) with those thoughts and I went into a really bad Porky Pig impression! Then something else happened. The line went dead as he started talking to me again. My shock was replaced by frenzy. I realized that he had done what my friends asked him to do and he had fulfilled their request. Mike did not have to do anything else. He could have continued with his own business and I would not have blamed him because of how busy he is on a daily basis. However my phone rang again about a minute later (or what seemed like one). So what did Governor Huckabee have to say to me? Well of course he wished me the Happiest Birthday ever. He also thanked me for my support and my hard work I had put in for him. Then came a huge shocker and something that touched me beyond belief. He told me that I (and my life story) inspired HIM!! Throughout I continued struggling to talk in coherent sentences. However I made sure that the words Thank You came out of my mouth several times. It truly was a complete honor and privilege! I think I said those exact words at one point but I am not completely sure of that. It took me several hours to go to bed last night. I am still floating this morning and it will take me a long time to come back down to earth. My 26th Birthday now goes down as my best Birthday ever but it will go down as one of my best days ever! Unbelievable!
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Wow, that is unbelievably cool. A dream came true and the Walt Disney Company had nothing to do with it __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	What fun! Congratulations! __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	That's absolutely awesome! I'm so happy for you. Totally amazing. And how freaking cool !!!!
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Mike Huckabee? no-one I know... __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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09-20-2008, 07:35 AM	#6
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Though I'm on the other side of the ideological and religious aisle from Huckabee, I find him likeable, funny and a straight shooter. Congratulations on getting to meet your hero, and color me impressed. That's incredibly cool.
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09-20-2008, 08:42 AM	#7
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Lol, BD! When you posted that you'd had something awesome happen to you, I had a feeling it had something to do with your political hero. Too cool, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! __________________
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09-20-2008, 09:19 AM	#8
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Awesome! Sadly, if my political hero called me I'd be a bit freaked out. Reagan's been dead for a while.
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09-20-2008, 09:36 AM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Well, for his phone call, I heart Huckabee! Congrats, Brian. Because of your dedication to his cause, you are one of his heroes. I think that's great!
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