Peter started round 6 late on Monday and has been taking it in stride all week. He’s peppy and having a good time, actually, in part because they were holding Camp Get-a-Well-a at the hospital. The “camp” meant that the patients got t-shirts and extra entertainment, such as a magician.
Today he’s playing bingo through the closed-circuit game show — the one that he previously co-hosted until he had to go wee and left the set.
All is well. The Eigner’s should be leaving the hospital tomorrow morning (Friday) to head home, where Peter will feel the effects of chemo, battle through, and recover for the start of his next treatments.
Hi Peter,
I’m the guy who tapes a lot of your Dad’s games. I just wanted to stop by and wish you well. You are an inspiration to many and have touched a lot of hearts … even those you have never met.
Every hockey game I videotape, I include a pregame music video featuring the team I cover and the atmosphere of that arena before the game starts. Well, I decided to include you and your Dad in the pregame video when the Warriors played against the Little Falls Flyers. The song I used is one of my favorites and the video is somewhat of a tribute to you, Peter.
My family thinks about you alot and we are hoping and praying for your complete recovery.
If the link above this message (by my name) doesn’t work, you can try going to this address to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFuX-4qtN-M
Keep on fighting Pete!
Hi Peter and everyone………..
We’re so glad to hear that you are doing wonderful. I wish that I was as brave and strong as you are Pete. We think that one day you will be a sports hero. You are our hero now. Keep on fighting!!!!!
Love to you all,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Big Pete-
Sounds like you are doing great! So glad you are feeling strong. Sam is having his fifth birthday party tomorrow, and he wanted you to come. But he knows you are busy getting well and getting even stronger. He says he will just wait and fish with you this summer. ANd play hockey and do a little super heroes too.
Keep battling Peter. You have exemplified for us all how to be strong in the face of battle. You are an inspiration and so wise already for being four years old.
We are awaiting the go-ahead to visit. The kids are excited to play with you sometime soon. Until then, just keep getting better!
Many blessings,
Jake, Becky, Henry, Emma, Sam and Zach
Hi Peter, we’re so glad to hear you are feeling well and this round is going smoothly. The hospital you are at sure does a nice job of setting up some fun things for all of the children to help the time go by faster. And I hear that your doctors and nurses are very kind and adore you! But I’m sure you are still looking forward to being home.
Have you heard about our Warrior hockey team big wins this week? They played hard, and showed a lot of teamwork this week, and it paid off in both games with strong wins. You will be a good player too Pete, because you are strong and determined.
Well, be strong through the after effects of that medicine, because it is making you better!. We’re thinking of you often, and you are in our prayers daily! Keep fighting tough!
Cary and Lori Swanson, Luke (#4), Brooke, and Erica
Hello Peter,
Once again you amaze me with your ability to over come!!!! I’m happy to hear that you are feeling good through this round of medicine and will soon be on your way home! How did you do playing bingo?
Sounds like those doctors and nurses know how to have some fun!
You take care and get lots of rest so your feeling better soon.
Love and prayers,
Ty, Lisa, Paige, Drew & Hallsey
Peter~
Yah… well, why am I not surprised that you are “Plowing Through Round 6” ????? 🙂 I think we’d be MORE surprised if we heard that you were struggling!! Of course you are handling it all like a champ! That’s the only way Peter Eigner has ever handled anything, isn’t it!?? With true guts and determination…. with fearless energy and bounds of faith?!?! You are truly a hero, Mr. Eigner…. we are all so unbelievably proud of you and honored to be a part of your winning team! Keep up the tremendous fight, my friend!! We hope that Camp Get-A-Well-A has helped not only you, but also all the other courageous children who find comfort and healing at your hospital to get “well”. Rest well as you recover from this final round of “normal” chemo!!! Snuggle and giggle lots, smile even more…. and love like you have never been loved before. We think of you so very often and can’t wait to see you (and Ellie-Belly & Katesie-Poo, too) soon! If your health allows, we’d gladly stop over for a visit sometime! 🙂
With continued prayers and never-ending love~
The Kelley’s …. Jen, Ryan, Emily, Lily & Parker
HI Guys – Great new Jake is all Clean 5 years… We are Praying for Peter to
Follow and have The same success,,, I Know he will…
We are Thinking about you everyday..
Love
The Cohen family
Peter, you are amazing….you have lots of love and prayers and I know it’s helping you through all these tough times. There were fun things going on at the hospital…hope you won at Bingo
I watched Ron’s hockey intro and it was fun to see that smiling face through the blue helmet!!! Living in Las Vegas you forget about sitting in ice arenas…it brought back some good memories.
Thinking of you and your family!
Wade’s
Hey Pete – I have your drawings on my bedroom wall – you’ll have to make more for me the next time we are in! Take care bud!
Mary Virnig
Dear Peter and family,
We are in Naples, but continue to read your web site. Thank you, Uncle Matt! This is a great thing you do for Peter!
Just know that prayers and good wishes are coming your way from Florida and many parts of our country. You are a toughie, Pete, and a hockey player! That kind of goes with the territory. Good luck with the chemo and God Bless You.
Lots of love,
The Nobles
P.S. Maybe someday soon you can come down to Florida and play in the ocean and look for neat sea shells. Keep that thought in mind. We would love to see you!
Hello Peter –
It was really great to meet you and your family last week. You are a great kid and after reading your story I am also realizing what a fighter and inspiration you are. Noah really enjoyed playing with you while you were roommates. I also enjoyed your company. Noah, along with the rest of our family, continues to keep you in our prayers. I know Noah would like to play with you again. Maybe someday when we get up to Brainerd we can give you a call and see how you are doing. Take care!
Ryan, Joan, Noah and the rest of the Scherping Family
Dear Eigner Family,
I’ve been checking Peter’s site every day and at this time I can assume that “no new news is good news!!” Peter, you are truly an inspiration to so many people. Keep fighting kiddo.
Be Well,
Kim
Dear Mary and Family,
Just checking in to know how to pray for Peter. Just want you to know I am thinking of you all. My hope is that somehow this will only serve to make you all stronger.
Love,
Suzanne van Dyck
Hey Peter,
It’s a big hello and how you doing from the Hook-Virnig crew Mary is sitting here eating a big old bowl of ice cream I hope you can do the same. Try and stay warm it sounds like we are in for a real cold snap, maybe the weather can help us freeze those darn neuroblastoma cells out. Bye for now Lovce the Hook Virnigs
Dear Peter and family,
I just learned of your family and challenges from Jake Cohen’s Caringbridge site. I was Jake’s Wish Grantor from Make a Wish. I had a lot of fun meetin Dave, Mary, Rebekah, Sara, and of course, Jake. I helped get their wish to go to Disney World started. I also volunteered at the For a Child’s Sake golf tournament. There are so many people that hope to get RID of cancer and desire to support those who’s lives are affected by it.
I lived in Colorado when I was Jake’s Wish Grantor – but now I live in St. Paul, MN. Wouldn’t it be great if I could assist in a wish for you too!
Keep fighting the battle, you’ve got huge crowds cheering you on and praying so hard for good health and a lifetime filled with memorable moments. Bless you all.
I’ll leave you with the song that I love to sing to my boys (3 & 1 1/2)…
You are my sunshine, my little sunshine.
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You’ll never know dear, how much I love you.
And I love you more everyday.
Hugs to each of you!
Jennifer