“Moving in the right direction” seems to be the appropriate phrase to describe the past few days. Peter remains in critical condition and on the ventilator. To be more blunt about it, he’s on life support. I just don’t want it to sound terminal, because he can and will get out of the ICU and walk out of the hospital. He is inching his way in the right direction, but progress is slow going in this recovery.
There are two signs of progress today. The percentage of oxygen in each ventilator breath continues to be reduced, yet Peter’s blood gas levels remain correct. I suppose this means that Peter’s lungs are extracting oxygen more efficiently (as well as discarding carbon dioxide). The other sign of progress is that an x-ray of his lungs showed improvement. I heard that his lungs appeared white in the last x-ray, so I assume they have cleared up slightly.
Some family members — me included — returned to Minneapolis today (and I want to thank Jake for getting us all out there in the first place). Some family members remain at the hospital and we’ll try to keep rotating our family into the hospital for as long as it takes. It clearly helped Ty and Erika to have some family with them. They read the comments on the site and take great strength from them, as well. What Peter needs are your prayers. Thanks for all the support and keep it coming until Peter is breathing on his own, until he is alert, and until he has overcome ARDS, and until he has conquered cancer.
Erika and Ty – We are still thinking about you two and the Pete man! Keep your heads up and stay positive. Sounds like the prayers from Minnesota reached New York in time. Pete is always on our minds and consistently in our hearts. You two take care of yourselves and let us know if you need anything.
Dino and Carrie
Peter and Family~
Still thinking of you all the time, and glad to hear that there is progress. But, with Peter we don’t expect much less. We all know what a fighter he is! We are glad you have family there, and surrounding you in the love and comfort you need in times like this.
Always praying~ Ryan, Megan and Logan
We continue to pray for Peter and your family. Peter’s will and courage have been more than inspiring…Keep up the fight and we’ll keep sending up the prayers!!
Ty and Erika,
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you and give you His peace. Praying like a warrior.
Peter, Erika & Ty –
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are happy to hear the tumor prognosis and are positive that Peter will overcome this new challenge. After we saw Peter at the Relay For Life a few weeks ago, Cullen was talking about how he was going to go play hocky with his friend Peter, who was a really good hockey player. It brought a smile to my face and hope it does the same for you. I look forward to that day soon. Try to get some rest if you can.
Holly, Dave & Cullen Connaker
Eigners,
All the Granato’s are continuing to constantly praying and thinking of Peter and the family. Donny said it was great to see Peter and all of the Eigners a couple of weeks ago in Brainard.
We know he has the strength and courage and love and support to help him keep battling. He is going to get through this! Love and thoughts from the Granato family!
Peter ,Ty , & Erika ,
We continue to say prayers for you and we know Peter has the strength and courage to keep fighting the battle. We are so glad Peter is showing progress ever little step gets him closer to th finish line . It was so nice that family could be with you guys for support and comfort.
Give our little guys hand a squeeze from all of us . Take care and gods peace.
Love,
Dean ,Denise, Blake , Bren & Tiffany
We’ll keep up the prayer. With love from all of us–The Noble’s
We continue to pray here in Hawaii. Sending lots of love and big warm hugs to each one.
Aloha, The Mersburgh’s (Dan, Charlene, Thomas, Rebekah and Ruthie)
Just wanted to let you know we are still here with you all fighting this battle with our prayers. Stay strong, keep the faith and hopefully this will be behind you all and you can move on to the process of getting our little Peter back to Brainerd where he belongs.
Take care my friends, thinking of you often.
Prayers to all of you.
Love Ya
Jill S.
You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as you pull through this.
Love and prayers,
Dan, Ann and Tate Richter
We are very glad to hear that Peter is stablized and seems to be doing as well as can be expected at this time. We think of you often and know that the family being there is giving Ty and Erika the support they need and Peter the love he needs in order to overcome ARDS.
We do believe in miracles! Keep fighting Peter!
Andy, Jen, Jacob and Brady
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!
Tom, Joyce, Stephanie & Joey!!
I love you guys, Uncle Tito
Hi Guys
That is a Very good Report.. Peter is starting to Turn this around…
I am very Please to see all The Love & Support You Have.. We Believe Very Much in The Power of Prayer.. We pray That The coming days He can get over the Hump and Off the Machine… Slow & Steady wins the Race…
Love
The Cohen Family
We are praying for healing for Peter & for continued strength for all of you as you love and nurture your precious little boy.
Sleep well, little Peter–dream sweet dreams of how much your family loves you!
God bless,
Pastor Chris
Sometimes all you can do is take one breath at a time. We are praying for you all.
Mary V’s Aunt Ann
Ty, Erika & Peter ~
I hope this finds you all as relaxed and comforted as possible…..
How great to hear about Peter’s weekend progress~ small steps add up to big steps … and big steps add up to leaps & bounds! I bet by this time next weekend Peter will have turned many, many small steps into some giant step towards his recovery!!
I am so happy that you were able to spend these past few days wrapped tight in the loving & supportive arms of your incredible family members… and how great that some still remain! May you continue to find renewed energy and spirit as you soak up their presence…. and we hope that the energy, love and spirit work to aid in Peter’s recovery. The power of prayer is an awesome thing – but there’s nothing better than family in times of need….. how lucky to have both!
It’s the start of a new week — and we hope and pray for more “movement in the right direction” as the week progresses. Thinking of you ALWAYS and wishing more than anything for more great news tomorrow (Monday)!
Rest peacefully tonight. We LOVE you so much Peter and miss you incredibly…
With never ending prayer and endless love~
Ryan, Jen, Emily, Lily & Parker
The entire Blaine Bengal High School Hockey team and their families continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers.
We believe!
Prayers and love from Nisswa!
Hi Ty , Erika and family,
We are sending many thoughts and prayers your way. Glad to hear Peter’s lungs are starting to clear. May God continue to heal him from the inside out! We love you and are continuing to pray for a complete recovery. God Bless… WE Believe…..
Dan, Lacoe Gavin and Lucas
We know there are a ton of prayers going out for all of you because everywhere we go, someone seems to be asking or talking about Peter!
Whether it’s in church, at the rink, at the highschool–seems like everyone is thinking and praying for you. We will continue to lift you all in prayer and stand on God’s healing promise. How truly blessed we all are to be touched by your incredible faith. God Bless!
Kyle, Eric & Renae
Dear little Peter, rest and heal, rest and heal. Love to you, to your whole family.
More prayers coming your way from Rosemount High School to heal this brave young man! Counselors start back to work tomorrow, so the word will get re-passed and many more prayers will be heading to NYC. I cannot imagine how you are all coping yet you seem to have some kind of strength that keeps shining. Denise C.
Got your website from our NB Group. I want to come back & read more about Peter. I am sending you GREAT HOPE. Miracles do HAPPEN. My
grandson is one .Josh was dx NBIV 6/01-remission 4/02
I will remember Peter & his family in my prayers. There is no doult NB is a hard battle, but you will get through it. Keep your faith.
Faith, NB HOPE & Cure Lou/grandmotherto Josh http://www.caringbridge.org/page/josh
It was great to hear about your progress Pete. You are such a trooper. Were thinking about you everyday and your always in our prayers. Keep on fighting bud!
Jack
Erika, Ty, Peter and family,
Remembering you all in prayer.
Just a little note from Minnesota to let you know that we are here praying for Peter and all of you too. We found out about Peter from the Schwan’s man, who I think is your cousin. We have a little guy in our family going through chemo right now too for a Wilm’s tumor. Our hearts go out to all of you, it’s a long road. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers daily until Peter is home and healthy.
Take care!
Peter,
I know you don’t know me. I was a runner on your Grandma Mary’s track team, a long, long time ago!
Anyways, I just want you to know I pray for you. Sometimes at dinner my husband, kids and I pray for you as well.
I heard your lungs have some gunky stuff in them. Well, I want you to know that just this morning I prayed that yukky stuff would go away fast!
From a person who cares about you and your family,
Suzanne van Dyck (McKay)
Peter and Family,
Just checking in on you this morning. We keep holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Pete you are one strong Warrior. Keep taking the small steps that will lead to a well fought victory.
The Lemkes
Good Morning Eigner Clan,
Just wanted you to know we continue to pray for Peter quick recovery from this unforunate turn. I wanted to share with you that I am running my first half marathon on October 21st on Peter’s behalf. I have asked family and friends in the Twin Cities to sponsor me and have shared Peter’s story with them. I have raised over $2000.00 so far for Peter and his benefit fund alone. I will not stop there. Every training run I take, I take for Peter. When I tire, I think of him and you and Ty in NYC and I am inspired to keep going. His story and your family, your immediate and extended family, has inspired me. Each morning for year I check the website and I just felt so helpless, this is only a small step for Peter, but I will continue to run for him and his benefit. God is hearing all of your prayers and he is in our prayers everyday. We released balloons for him one afternoon and watched them sail away and made a wish for Peter. God Bless all of you!
Therese Nahorski
(Aunt Michelle Alcon’s Neighbor)
Good Morning Eigners,
It is always good to hear about each little step Peter is making. Peter and both of you are never off our minds. Praying that this time moves rapidly – that your return home happens as soon as possible.
I believe this is the anniversary week that you received the initial devastating news in 2006. What a year you have had!
As always – you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Love – Peg and Ron
Eigner Family ~
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We hope Peter continues to make progress and starts breathing on his own real soon!
~ The Tousignant’s
Continuing to keep all of you in my prayers. It is amazing just to read about all of your prayer warriors ! Praying for healing for you!
Hi Peter,
We are all praying for your healing. Andrew’s Ohio hockey mite team families are praying for you too! When you get out of the hospital your first school lesson can be a geography lesson on how many states/cities are praying for your recovery. Amazing!!!!
The Lord Himself will fight for you; you have only to keep still.
Exodus 14:14
We were all shocked and very sad to hear about this downturn in the fight. It all happened so suddenly and we were just waiting to hear the next news of something positive, because we all knew it would be.
Thank you to the brave people that keep writing and keeping us informed. YOU know who you are!!! It can’t be easy.
Now for Peter, Ty and Erika – NEVER GIVE UP. The prayer Warrior’s are in full force in MINNESOTA. The test just keeps getting bigger – but we are way bigger than that Path thing. What is a little ARDS anyway. You are on your way down the mountain again little buddy. One breath at a time.
Peter your pictures of the walk in Brainerd were incredible. You hold the crowd no matter where you are. All I can say is ‘Feel the Love from Minnesota’ Peter – it is coming in droves to New York.
From a quiet friend waiting, watching and praying from Pequot Lakes.
Hello Peter & Family. Keep up the great work Peter and keep up the FIGHT! Blaine, MN is just another community that is praying for you on your journey to beat this. You have so many people rooting for you. Our thoughts will stay with you and your family and you are a great inspiration to ALL!!
Take care and you will be in our prayers.
The Olingers.
Hang in there Peter. We all know you’re a tough little guy, and you WILL beat this. We continue to keep your whole family in our thoughts and prayers.
Ty, Erika and Peter,
Waiting anxiously for the next word of good news. You are with us always in thought and prayer. Keep fighting Pete!
Thanks Uncle Matt.
Peter and Nicole
We think about you guys all the time and check on Peter’s progress regularly. His battle and your strength serve to give Amy & I a “reality-check” whenever we get too down or upset about the trivial things in life.
When Peter gets well we will see you again at Zorbaz, chow some pizza and discuss hockey scars! Take Care and we will see you soon!
Dear Family,
We Believe…………praying very hard for you all.
Love,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Hi Peter and family –
So many of your Grandma Mary’s friends are thinking about you and wearing your miracle bracelets. I was out of town for awhile and may have missed the deadline for getting one of your t-shirts, but I’ll check on that as they seem to depict you so perfectly!
I work year round in a school that must have more fire drills than all of the schools put together. We just had another one – we can count on getting to go outside at least once a day! My husband is a fireman and they have to report to the school even though they know it is probably a false alarm so I get to see him a lot! I’m sure the kids love the chance to take a break from their math homework though!
We check your website all of the time and we love the pictures of your family on there. Keep getting healthier and know that all of your MN friends miss you – Nancy Halter