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My dad finally had his surgery and (though long and apparently a bit complicated) it went well. He'll be in the hospital for a few more days, but the worst (knock wood) of this whole nightmare is finally behind us. Mom is walking with more strength each day, and with any luck, the Formerly More Mobile Merry Mernits will be reunited in rehab before long.
We're infinitely grateful.
Thank you for all the love. You know we love you back.
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That's great to hear, best wishes to your parents from Germany!
Posted by: Jozef | March 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM
That's so great to hear! I hope they continue getting healthier and your dad continues to charm all the nurses.
Posted by: Chris | March 04, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Awesome. Absolutely wonderful. And my don't they make a lovely couple! cheers, Mike
Posted by: Mike | March 04, 2009 at 01:03 AM
Great news!
Posted by: Tiago | March 04, 2009 at 02:09 AM
What a cool picture. How come your cool parents were never in movies? They look like they could be.
Also: SO glad they are now both cool and healthy.
Posted by: J | March 04, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Such good news! What an ordeal! But what a happy ending. I would say that your family lives up to the title of your blog. :)
Posted by: Gina Black | March 04, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Fabulous news! And I love the picture. Retro and real!
Posted by: Bill | March 04, 2009 at 07:28 AM
That's wonderful to hear. So happy for you!
Posted by: Muffin MacGuffin | March 04, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Billy, we're thrilled for your good news!!!
xoxo
Em and Robbie
Posted by: binnie | March 04, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Hurrah, Hurrah!
All the best and a speedy rehab to both of your parents.
So happy for you!
Iris
Ps. Your dad should definitely keep that super-sci-fi-shower-cap ;)
Posted by: Iris Leister | March 04, 2009 at 09:29 AM
All the best to your folks, Billy. Love the picture.
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Hauck | March 04, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Bless God! I knew everything would be fine!
Posted by: JamminGirl | March 04, 2009 at 09:25 PM
Terrific News! Our prayers have been answered.
I wish your parents a speedy recovery and many more happy years together.
Posted by: FLewis | March 05, 2009 at 09:18 AM
Great to hear, Billy! Best wishes for an uncomplicated and healthy recovery!
-Scribey
Posted by: ScribeLA | March 05, 2009 at 10:10 AM
I wandered onto this site a little while ago and I kept checking back periodically to see if your parents are doing well. Glad to hear that they are.
Posted by: SC | March 05, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Good Deal, and best wishes for a quick and fully recovery.
Posted by: Patrick | March 05, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Glad to hear things are going in the right direction. Wishing God's best for you and your parents, Billy.
- E.C. Henry from Bonney Lake, WA
Posted by: E.C. Henry | March 05, 2009 at 05:18 PM
I bookmarked your site eons ago - glad I came upon it tonight. I'm happy to hear that your folks are on the mend.
Kathleen (Jake & The Family Jewels - as Bobby Neuwirth said "the hottest band in NY!")
Posted by: Kathleen Whelen | March 05, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Great news,you must be so relieved.Wishing your parents all the best for rehab.
Posted by: Judith Duncan | March 05, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Three cheers for the Mernit family!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Best news all day Billy.
cheers
Dave
Posted by: Dave | March 06, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Wonderful! I'm so happy for you and your family!
Posted by: Anna from Sweden | March 06, 2009 at 04:29 AM
Congratulations Billy for the successful operation. Wish you and your parents all happiness and cheer.
Robs
Posted by: Robs | March 06, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Glad to hear the great news. Thanks for keeping us updated. Please give mom and dad much love from out here in snowy Long Island.
Posted by: Nancy G. | March 07, 2009 at 06:40 AM
We were hopeful that everything would go well and we are so happy to hear it has. Tell your folks the weather is finally getting better in NYC so it won't be such a shock when then get back :)Bonnie & Chico
Posted by: Bonnie | March 07, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Jozef, my folks were excited to hear from Germany,
Chris, my dad is collecting girlfriends on every floor,
Thanks Mike, they are indeed the loveliest,
Thank you Tiago,
J, our friend Manohla compared them to Irene Dunne and William Powell,
Gina, thanks, I'll agree!
Bill, that should be on a t-shirt (Retro and Real),
Thanks Muffin, and I love your name,
Thank you Em & Robbie,
Thanks Iris and if we can snag one, we will,
Thank you Rachel,
JamminGirl, thanks!
FLewis -- what you said,
Thank you Scribey,
SC, thank you for checking (and commenting),
Thanks Patrick,
As always EC you are the man,
Kathleen!!! So great to hear from you -- thanks for the good wishes,
Thank you Judith,
Cheers back at you Dave!
Thank you Anna from Sweden,
Thanks for the cheer, Robs,
Nancy G, we send love to snowy Long Island (where the Merry Mernits grew up!),
Cool news, Bonnie & Chico!
Posted by: mernitman | March 09, 2009 at 11:13 PM