Testing in Progress

Erika and Peter flew to New York City on Sunday evening for Peter’s quarterly testing. This is always an anxious time. Yesterday Peter was measured and weighed, some blood was drawn, but not much else. He weighs more than he’s ever weighed and he’s grown a centimeter and a half since last visit. I think these are good signs.

Today and tomorrow he will go through the big tests: Scans, bone marrow biopsy, an echocardiogram, and more. Some results should be fairly immediate, while the bone marrow biopsy usually takes a week or so.

I’ll keep you posted.

10 Replies to “Testing in Progress”

  1. Peter,
    I hope you have a great week out there in NYC. We’ll be praying for you.

    Love Uncle Roy

  2. Hi Eigners!

    I haven’t checked in for a while, but know from your Aunt Michelle, that you are doing great and having a fun summer. I am thinking about you all, all the time and hope you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.

    Enjoy your week in the big city….I’ll pray for all thumbs up!

    Take Care,

    Therese McKenna-Nahorski

  3. Hi to you all! I miss you already … and it’s only been 4 days since I saw you! …. boy, oh boy — what am I going to do when you are official residents of the metro area? Geez Pete-man…. I have had the priviledge of being your daycare provider since you were just a tot (a mere 16 months old…. and very very smart I might add!!!!)… and now I am losing you and your precious sisters! You three will be missed more than I could ever convey in words…..
    Anyway – we have our fingers crossed…. and our toes… and our feet…. and our hands that all will go smoothly this week in NYC and that all results come back CLEAR! Hugs and kisses to you all!
    Love~ Jenni, Ryan, Emily, Lily & Parker

    P.S. Pete – you left your Captain Underpants book here … Emily has been enjoying it! Remind her to give it back to you next time you are here! 🙂

  4. Hi to all of the Eigners ~
    We wanted to let you know we are among the many out here praying for continued wonderful, clean results!! Hugs to all of you!!

    Hugs, hope, prayers and support,
    Karen, Kate and the Jacobs crew

  5. Peter

    Glad to hear everything’s going well. Hope you saw some of the All Star Festivities. Even out here in the Middle East, I was able to watch the home run derby and the game!! There’s a lot of people onboard who are hearing your story. We appreciate your strength and pray for your health and recovery every day!! PS1(SW) John Hawkinson, USS Abraham Lincoln, from Roseville, MN

  6. Eigners,
    Thinking and praying for you all …..

    Hugs and prayers
    Joni

    (p.s. Pete – I think Jacob still has his Captain Underpants books – they were one of his favorites too!!)

  7. Hello Peter, Erica, and Ty-

    I read this site frequently, as do Jennifer and Eric. We are all so thrilled for you. Good luck in NY, and enjoy a bit also.

    Since you are now in Lakeville, we are near for support or anything else that you need.

    We pray for your whole family. You are all role models for the rest of us.

    Hi to Barb and Brian.

    Mary and Stu Holmquist

  8. hi peter!
    I hope you have been enjoying your summer – I know I have for the first time in 2 years! I think about you often and am praying that everything comes about very positive in all of your scans. I hope you get to do something better than just being in the hospital when your out there! Stay strong eigners!
    Love Mary

  9. Peter and Family –

    Praying that all will come out well! Take care and we look forward to hearing the great results!

    The Scherpings

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