If you haven’t had a chance to talk with Ty or Erika, you may be wondering how they’re holding up. If you have talked with them, you’re probably as amazed as I am at their strength and attitude. They are being parents in the most phenomenal sense of the word.
Every visitor and well-wish helps Peter. But when it comes down to it, Mom and Dad are the two people from whom Peter will take guidance and draw strength. And they are providing both masterfully.
Peter and Eigner’s,
You are in our thoughts and prayers every hour of everyday.
With all of our faith, hope and love,
Dave, Kari and Kalvin
Quick note letting you know many prayers and lots of love are with you today.
Dear Peter and Family,
Peter, we heard you were feeling sick. We are very sad to hear that. We all know that it is no fun being sick. Are you sick of being in bed? Don’t worry we know you will be back on your feet in no time. We heard even when you are sick you are still the best hockey player around! You just keep getting better and you will be back on the ice in no time. Hang in there and keep smiling. Plus, chicks dig scars!
We’re sending you all our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Heath, Stacy, & Palmer
Hey my little Baseball Buddy I’m thinking of you,with lotsa get well and happy thoughts !!!
Erika, Ty and Peter…
I just heard today about what has been going on with Peter. My thoughts and all of my prayers are directed towards you and your family.
I know that Peter will be in good health in no time and will be running and playing along with all of the other kids.
I can only imagine what you must be going through, but as the words on the website say, “your love and strength will bring you through this.”
I am here for you for whatever you may need.
We love you all,
Amy, Mike and Maddie
Hi Peter!
Do you want to hear something funny? Jake and Alexa have been calling you Peter Pan! Isn’t that silly? They love Peter Pan, but they don’t like Captain Hook. They think he’s mean. Do you like Captain Hook? Do you know that Peter Pan can fly? Can you fly too? Wouldn’t that be fun?!
Jake and Alexa pray to God and Jesus everynight asking them to help their friend, Peter Pan (heehee!), to get better so he can come over to their house and swim!
One time Jake was sick in the hospital too. But now he’s better and back at home, just like you’re going to be!
We love you lots and we’re going to come and visit you soon. Jake wants to go to Target and pick out a fun toy for you.
Lots of hugs to you!
Your friends,
Tank, Stacy, Jake and Alexa
Good morning Peter. I know you have another big day ahead of you. You have been so brave and we are so proud of you. How do you like your room? I bet it is filling up with lots of balloons! Give your mom and dad a smile and kisses for us. We will see you soon. Love Jayne, Gary and Abbey.
HEY PETER ITS JAKE JOHNSON! I JUST HAD MY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TODAY. I MISS YOU BUDDY. CANT WAIT TO COME SEE YOU! YOU BETTER BE ABLE TO PLAY WHEN I COME SEE YOU. GET BETTER SOON PETE MAN. # 10
Erika,
Hi this is Heather at the MMBA. I’m so sorry to hear about what your little guy is going through. My thoughts are with all of you. This really hits home for me, with two of my boys being close to Peter’s age. I don’t know where you’re getting your strength from, but I guess you just have to for Peter, don’t you.
Hi Peter,
You probably don’t remember me, but I met you one time when you were with your mommy. You are such a brave little boy, and so strong! You just keep getting better, and soon you’ll get to go home and do all the fun stuff you love doing. Did you play baseball this summer too? My little boys are 4 years old, and 5 years old, and they got to play t-ball, and they had SO much fun!! Their names are Logan & Austin. I bet you were soooo good at it!! Take care kiddo.
Hi Peter. I just want you to know that you were put on the earth to be something special. A person only has to meet you one time to see that you have already gone from being an ordinary human being to an extra-ordinary young man. Words cannot describe how much everyone @ Minnesota Hockey Camps feels about you. We have people emailing and calling every day. You have learned to stare down adversity @ a young age. I’m thinking of you every waking moment and looking forward to the day you walk in to this office again. Your friend -ole gringo-
Peter, Erika, Ty – Peter, this is your Mom’ cousin Wendy. I am so old that I used to be your mom’s babysitter sometimes! I remember when she was a little baby running around in her diaper!
I am thinking about you and your Mom and Dad and am hoping that you are feeling a little better today. I work very close to the hospital so if you need a new visitor, please let me know when I can come to visit.
Maybe we will see each other soon!
Your cousin too – Wendy
Hang in there little buddie. I will try and hold the air hockey game and a few quarters till you get home. You are a special young boy and someone who always keeps Minnesota Hockey Camps up beat and fun. See you shortly.
Dino
Hi Peter, and family,
I was just thinking about drawing bats with you at the hockey rink! I hope we can do that again real soon…If you’d like, Karlie and Teddy and I will draw a bunch for you to color 🙂
We know that you and your family are in the best place possible for your care…please know we are all thinking of you, and want you back in Brainerd real soon.
Love, Karlie, Teddy, Kurt and Stephanie Nelson
Dear Ty and Erica,
We just learned about Peter’s battle. Please know Peter and your entire family will be in our daily thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery.
Love, Kristi and Andy Anderson
Ty, Erika, Peter and all of your family,
We hope you are having a good day and are strengthened by all of the positive thoughts and prayers that are coming your way from all over the country. You are loved by many!
Peter, your smiling face in the Warrior hockey helmet is on our minds and in our hearts every second of these days!
We will be in for a visit soon. Love, the Platisha’s
Hi Little Buddy Peter,
I am praying for you to get well and to get your tummy to not hurt any more. You will have to get well and come into my work and get suckers from me, that will make you feel better.
Take care little buddy and we will see you soon.
Ty and Erika,
I am praying for all of you and thinking of you all the time. Please be sure to let me know if I can do any thing for you.
Thoughts and prayers.
Love
Jill Sandberg
Thank you, Uncle Matt for keeping us updated on Peter, Ty and Erika. Thank you for your time, energy and thoughtfulness… Hang in there.
Hi Peter,
This is Heidi from the bank and Sam’s mom (you had swimming lessons w/ Sam at the YMCA). You sure are a good swimmer…and jumping in the pool was nothing for a big boy like you! When Sam says his prayers at night we say one for you and your family! We hope you start feeling better real soon.
Love,
The Hagen Family
Coach Ty, Erika, Peter, and the rest of your family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is a very strong thing to have so many people praying for you. Keep the faith and stay strong. Don’t be afraid to ask for help … we are all here for you …just ask!
Peter, we are all waiting for you to be at hockey games to cheer everyone on. Get well soon.
Ty and Erika,
My sister, Jean Baruch, started a non-profit organization called Beads of Courage for children coping with cancer. Children Hospital has the program. It is a very cool thing for kids. If you want to know more about it her web site is http://www.beadsofcourage.net. I would very much like to sponsor Peter if the hospital he is at doesn’t have the program. Let me know if it something you think you and Peter would like.
Thniking of you , Pam
Erika and Ty,
Hope the news continues to be positive as the tests progress.
Although these are very difficult days for you, I do believe Peter is in an excellent hospital and will get the best of care.
You should never feel alone because you are surrounded by people who love you and are praying for a positive outcome.
Good luck, Peter – don’t get too addicted to strawberry jello. Hockey players need to eat more “manly” foods!
Matt,
The website is outstanding. Thanks so much for creating it!
Jan Marko
Erika, Ty, Peter,
We’ve been saying multiple blessings for you each night, that God helps your tummy feel better, and that he takes that cancer and sends it far far away. How does anyone expect an active guy to sit still for so long? We also pray for your doctors who do the extra special work they do. We’re proud of how strong we know you are being.
The Ice Family
Ty and Erica – Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I can’t imagine the pain and worry that you are feeling, but only hope that you will feel God’s love and strength when you need it the most – so that you can help Peter to feel it too.
Peter,
Hope you had a good day today, I am thinking about you all the time. I’ll be down to see you soon. Carl is leaving for Boston on Friday to go to college, we’ll miss him. You can come over to our house to watch him play hockey on TV this winter. Hang in there buddy, rest up and get strong. Say Hi to everybody. See you soon!
Hi Peter and family,
All of us in the Johnson family are thinking about you everyday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ryan and I told Justin about Peter’s tummy and he remembers running around with him last month at the restaurant up in Brainerd and said I hope he gets better soon. Thank you Uncle Matt for all the updates. Hang in there Ty and Erika, your strength and positive attitude will get you through this tough time. Justin and I would love to come down and visit some time-please let us know when it would be a good time.
Take care,
Aimee Johnson and family
Eigner Family,
I am coming out of the woodwork, but I was devastated by your news about Peter. What a cute little guy! You are in my thoughts and prayers and look forward to more positive details ahead.
Darcy Franklin (Rowe)
Uncle Matt,
Thank you for all of your hard work on this wonderful website so that we can all understand how Peter is doing.
Ty and Erika,
We pray for guidance and strength for you as you face one on the most challenging and difficult experiences a parent can imagine. Peter is so lucky to have an amazing mom and dad! You have our love, thoughts and prayers.
Peter,
We are friends of your mom and dad’s. Our family loves hockey almost as much as your family does. We pray that God will make your tummy better really fast. Remember that your mom and dad love you so much. We will continue to pray that you will be back home with your sisters really soon! Rest well, little buddy. See you soon!
Lots of Love,
Monte and Chrissy Mraz
Hi Peter,
We just found out your Mommy and Daddy had a website that we could check to see how you are doing – this is really exciting!! I called Jennifer to tell her because she is so worried about you too! We hope you feel better really soon and are back in Brainerd before too long. All the kids at daycare miss you! Take care little man – and Mom and Dad, too. Let us know if we can do ANYTHING!
Love, Papa and Monga Allord
Hi Peter!
This is a great way to keep updated on your story! You have touched the lives of many, many people. We are all praying for you! Emily and Lily miss you tons… so do Tate and Mitchell and Baden and Emily Grace and Carly and Mallory and even little Parker John! We know you are a fighter, bud….. after all, you are a WARRIOR and Warriors always win!!! Stay strong…. you will WIN this fight! Hugs and kisses to you… we can’t wait until you are back playing with us at daycare! It’s certainly not the same without your smiling face! When you come back we’ll make mommy a flower again!…. (peter was disappointed when I mistook his construction paper flower that he had been diligently making for his mommy as “garbage” and threw it away! Oops…. Not cool to a 4 year old!)
We miss you Peter M’Geeter… and we’ll see you soon!
Love and God’s Blessings-
Jenni, Ryan, Emily Clare, Lily and Parker Kelley
and also all your friends at daycare
Eigner Family,
Another blast from the past…I was so sad to hear the news about Peter. I’ve never met him, but thanks to this great website I have a good idea of what a special boy he is. My heart goes out to all of you, and I pray you are blessed with continued courage and strength, and above all, good health.
Thinking of you,
Amy (Pelant) Peterson
Hi Peter, We hope every day is getting better. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Anxious to see you when you get back home.
Thanks Matt for the web site. Love the pictures!!!!
Ty and Erika, I can’t imagine what you are going through, but with all your family and many, many friends and all the prays being generated, all will turn our great! Love you!!!!!!!
Peter,
What a strong little boy you must be! I hope that you have plenty of toys, friends, and family there to keep you happy until you get to go home. We will be thinking of you often and saying many prayers for you, too.
Hang in there big guy, and us golfer gals will come up and visit you and your family again (like we did last summer)!
Hugs and kisses,
Carrie, Frank, and Vincent
Pete-
Hey bud! How are feeling today? Hopefully good! I have been thinking about u everyday and been praying for you! I was so happy 2 see u the other day! I hope u liked our visit and the toys we brought u! Next time I see u we will have 2 play with the Thomas the train set or the superman car! They looked pretty fun 2 me! Get better soon so u can come over and play some hockey will me! I have been shooting some pucks and stick handling so maybe this time I can beat u….but who knows cause u are pretty good! I am thinking about u everyday! Get better soon!
Love you much,
Molly Peltoma #7
Hello Peter! Hope that every day is bringing you sunshine and feelings a little better. We’ll keep track of your progress daily and Baden is blessing Peter all over the place. We miss you at daycare but look forward to your return. Somebody’s got to run the show there and we can’t think of anyone better than you. We’re certain that you have been running it for the last two years that we know of anyway. Right now you work on working that strong powerful body of yours into good health. Tell your parents that we’re are thinking about them and in our prayers daily. Please know that you are in prayers circles in every state that we have family.
Love the Bastians (Baden, Emily, Beth and James)
Hi Peter, This is Brooke- we met last year at your grandma and grandpa’s house- I am going to be four too! Peter can you please get better soon? I would like you to come to my grandma and grandpa’s and swim with me when you get better! We pray for you every night and think about you all the time! We love you! Brooke!
Ty and Erika- our thoughts and prayers are with you — we can’t even begin to know what you are going through although we do know that any hurt that our kids have, as parents we feel it 100x more!
Hang in there and we’ll be in touch soon!
Greg, Brenda, Brooke & Ty
Ty, Erica, Peter,
My thoughts are with you guys. The Noble’s are there in spirit. Stay positive. Peter will be back on the ice in no time!
Mike
Peter,Ty ,and Erica–You are in our thoughts and prayers.The Eigners have always been a special family to us.Hang in there and if you need anything don’t hesitate to call.Pat,Candy,Matt,John,and Liz Funk
Erika, Ty and Peter…
I can’t seem to stop thinking about all of you and what the little guy is going through. Like us, there are so many people praying for Peter and your family. We’ll continue to pray and hope for promising news about Peter. Hang in there– you will get through this!
-Kecia and Chad Winter
Pete, Ty, Erika and Family,
We have everyone we know on your prayer list (including the Alexian Brothers and The Sisters of Notre Dame). Your mom has our phone numbers…we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.
We love you.
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Special note to “Uncle Matt”,
Thank you for your wonderful job of updating. You certainly have a flair for writing and being a special Uncle.
Ed and roz
Hey Peter Poopster,
How is your new room? Are there any hockey players on the walls? We love you and will see you soon.
Grandma Barb Hanson & Grandpa Poopster
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Eigner family and especially Peter during this tough time! From browsing the web site it is no doubt Peter brings so much joy and many smiles to this family. I have faith that the strength and courage of the Eigners along with support from family and friends will help you find comfort in this difficult time.
Hi, Pete! When you get back to Brainerd Coach “Z” is going to help you dribble and shoot the basketball. We should also take your Dad fishing, but we are really, really going to have to help him out, because he can’t catch anything. We love you all!! Take care and we will see you soon!! Coach Z and Ruth
Erika & Ty –
We can’t imagine the roller coaster of emotions you must be feeling right now but wanted you to know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. From our conversations and what I see on this website, Peter is a wonderful and special child who has touched many lives. We hope he has a safe recovery so he can continue being the special little guy that he is. Our little guy Cullen would really love to play hockey and baseball when he’s ready!
Holly & Dave Connaker
All of us Impolas send our thoughts and prayers to all of you Eigners, especially Peter who is working at being the toughest! Peter, you have a big cheering section back here in Brainerd! Keep your chin up!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, we hope Peter gets better real soon. Take care
Ty and Erika, Please know that Margaret and I have Peter in our prays. Know also that you both are there too. We will continue to watch and pray for all of you.
Steve
Hi Peter!
Hope you are having a good day today! I am sorry that I was not able to come and visit you with the Molly’s, Carolyn, Sue and Pam! I was up in North Dakota! Do you know where that is? You will find out when you start traveling with all the teams you will be playing on in BAHA! We love all the pictures of you on the website! You have been a star in our hearts always and now you are on the internet!!! You are a famous guy!! Come home to us soon buddy, we miss you…I think all the “rink guys” are expecting you to help them put the ice back in.
Love You, The Baker’s
Ty, Erika, & Peter
I just found out about Peter’s battle last night. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep up the fight!
Craig Sarner
Dear Ty, Erika, Peter & Family, You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of of you and keep praying! We will be praying along with you! God Bless Jean(Jeno) & Ernie
HI Peter,
I don’t know if you received my last email but if you didn’t I just want you to know that, Celia, Bodin, Kyle, Tanner, Brian and I are rooting for you. You are one of the most smart, enjoyable four year old boy that we know. All of our family and friends have sent out a prayer wheel for you. When everyone I know heard about you they all wanted to just pray. Remember to eat well so that you can show me how big your muscles are. I’m sending you many hugs and kisses.
Love you,
Paula
Dear Eigners and extended family,
Please know that my prayers are with you all in this most difficult time for all of you. Our love surrounds you all.
Julia Sullivan