Correction: Peter was actually released yesterday afternoon. The word came that they could leave just after I last spoke with Erika, so sorry for the confusion. He received some more platelets and was on his way.
The Eigner’s are not due back at the hospital until 2/19 to start the Work Up Week. During the work up, Peter will go through all the tests again (marrow, bone scan, CT scans, etc) in preparation for the final round of chemo and marrow transplant. This should be outpatient work, so they’ll at least be free from the hospital at night.
But until then, Peter can enjoy his home and sisters while getting strong for the home stretch of treatment.
Peter,
I am so happy that you are home and doing well!! Now you can get rested and have some play time with your sisters.
(Maybe even play outside if the weather warms up!)
I’m sure you were getting bored in the hospital. But this battle is coming to close and you are the one on top, so hang in there and stay strong!!
Think of you often, and hope to see you soon!
The Olson’s
Pete you lucky duck. You got to go home. I’m still here but I’m hoping to go home tommorrow. Have fun being home with your sisters!
I know how a lot of this is so scary and very emotionally draining. I have been through it and am still going through it with my son and his cancer. It has been a time of multiple hospital stays and many days a week at the hospital. I hope you know that you are not alone in this battle and we have added Peter to our daily prayer list. I am originally from up north and we were going to move there when we found out Gavin had cancer. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gavinrupp
If we had moved it would be a lot harder for us to get to Children’s of Minneapolis so I can’t believe how hard you have it as a family. I have signed in before but you probably forgot. My sister is Stephanie Thurlow and is a friend to someone in your family but the name slips my mind right now. God bless you on your journey.
Carey Rupp
Peter, I hope you are having fun at home. I sure had a good time with you in the tub room at the hospital. We’ll have to get you some of those dinasours that made bath time so much fun. I hope we didn’t get in trouble for squirting water on the floor. And tell your Mom and Dad that those warm blankets are a great idea after a bath. Do you think they will do that for you and your sisters at home???????? Take care and give Ellie and Kate a kiss for me. Love ya
Gramma Mary
PS See you Saturday
YIPPEE Peter……..
You’re home and you have those bad guys on the run.!!!
Keep on fighting them Pete………….You are winning.
Love,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Hi Peter,
I’m so glad you get to be home for a while. It was really nice talking to your mother the other day. Not a day goes by that we don’t think about you and your family. You are the bravest and strongest boy that we know and we know that in the long run things are going to be great for you. You have a fantastic mom and dad. You keep being strong and have as much fun as you can with your sisters. I’m sure they miss you quite a bit when you are away from them. Stay warm with your family and keep smiling that beautiful smile.
Paula, Brian, Kyle, Celia, Bodin, and Tanner
Hi Everyone,
We have been following your progress Peter. Stay strong…you are winning this battle! You all are in our thoughts and prayers!
The Callahan Family