Thursday Update

Peter was stabilized overnight. The respirator has moved his oxygen level up. We believe he is moving in the right direction. We’ll take that, but it’s no less scary today.

eleven of us, including Peter’s sisters, flew out to Ny early this morning. We’ve taken turns seeing him. He has tubes down his throat and nose, and IV lines coming out of his feet and arm. The respirator is pumping air into his lungs. Peter is intentionally paralyzed so his setup isn’t disturbed by movement. He has tape on and around his mouth and nose. His eyelids are slightly open, but his eyes don’t move. We can grab his hand and rub his arms and head while we tell him how well he’s doing and encourage him. It is the hardest thing to see him right now, but we just know he hears us and is excited that his sisters have come to see him.

While writing, Grandma Barb said he moved his eyes a bit. Erika asked how he’s doing and asked him to squeeze her hand. He did.

84 Replies to “Thursday Update”

  1. I am praying for your son today. He has been in my thoughts all day. I have never met him, but he sounds like an amazing child. Erika and Ty- be strong for one another too.

  2. Eigners,
    Your prayer web is wide….our families in Detroit and Russia are also praying for you. Keep the faith. Our Love,

    Jon, Cylinda, Kaydi, Colby, Kelsi and Karli Ring

  3. Thank you for the great update. We are thankful for many things today….*First we are thankful for our own health *We are thankful that Peter was stabilized overnight *We are thankful that we know Peter… *And we are most thankful that 11 of his deeply concerned family members are now able to be at his bedside. May the presence of your love work in miraculous ways to heal precious Peter’s body.
    We, of course, continue to pray on bended knee. We hope for more squeezes…..
    With infinite love~
    Jen, Ryan, Emily, Lily & Parker

  4. We believe in miracles… Peter, we believe in YOU.

    Glad to hear that family has arrived safely.

    Endless love and prayers,
    The Ballingers

  5. Peter, Eigner’s and Hanson’s,

    That is encouraging news. Keeping the faith all the time and sending our love and prayer’s.

    Amy, Robert and Emerson Gordon

  6. Thanks for the update.
    God be with all of you as we pray for Peter’s quick recovery.
    Bob and Karen

  7. Thank you God for the blessings and strength and all the good signs of improvement from Peter. I know he is hearing all the prayers for Peter and all of your family. Stay strong, stay positive in these, the toughest of times. So so many prayers coming your way forever.
    Hold tight and God Bless.

    The Nahorski’s

    P.S. Peter, your cousin Macy is here and saying prayers for you to feel all better really fast. She told us, she loves when you and your sisters come to play with her, and she likes it when your mom and dad sit down in her house!! Kisses and big hugs from Macy and Brooks.

  8. baby steps are good. We will take any of them that take our little Peter in the right direction. I am so happy the family is out there to spred the love and prayers to our sweet little guy.
    Thanks for keeping us updated.
    Prayers and positive thoughts go out to all of you.
    Jill S.

  9. Eigners/Hansons – we are so happy to hear you are all with Peter. Tears of joy and sadness are flowing. Such a scarey time – I can’t even begin to understand how you must feel. We continue to hope and pray. That little man is the strongest little fighter we have EVER met!!!

    Thanks so much for taking the time to update all of us; it truly is appreciated!! He never is out of our thoughts. We await the next bit of news at all times.

    Thinking of you…….
    Peg & Ron

  10. Eigner’s,
    What an amazing young man you have! I seriously did not have the words to post earlier, I could only sit and pray that everything would start to turn around and move in Peter’s favor. Once again I amazed by the power of love and the strenght in numbers, as I have NEVER witnessed one person able to move so many. You truely are blessed!

    I hope the rest of your day and the days ahead continue to bring good news.
    We will be thinking of you and continuing our prayers!
    Love from home to NY,
    Lisa

  11. Hi Guys- Peter is going to turn This around… I am Glad to hear today’s report. Please stay strong and Stay Positive. He will get better real soon..
    I Know… Please Know That we are here for You guys in any way..

    Ty- Peter feeds off you and Erika – Keep telling him he is doing great…he will turn this corner soon,, The Med’s will start to work and Help him handle this infection..

    Love The Cohen Family

  12. I learned about Peter from Logan Fogarty’s family. I just want to say that Peter has been in my prayers since I heard about him, and he will continue to be in my prayers. I hope that his condition stabalizes. From what I’ve heard, he is a tough little boy – he will pull through this. God bless!

  13. peter et al.God bless all of you.Please tell our little hero all the positive things and let him know we could for sure feel that squeeze from here-it sent shivers of anticipating excitement down our spines. The Eigner strength is inspiring.

  14. Your son, you, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there…Peter will get better. He is a strong little man and will pull through it all!! Best wishes from Minnesota!

  15. Stay strong and I’ll keep praying. I am glad you have more family there to support you in person. God Bless, Cheryl Bailey

  16. Thanks so much for the update! The prayers continue to flow your direction. He’s an amazing little boy – keep fighting

    Kristi, Bob and Jack

  17. Peter- Keep fighting…the momentum is swinging your way. You keep fighting and we will keep praying! You are an inspiration to all of us!

    james, Tara, Taylor and Max Heinen

  18. Matt thank you for these updates I am constantly looking to see what you have to say. With all this love around you and the positive energy and prayer we can all help Peter get stronger. Take care of yourselves
    everyone keep up the positvie energy we are all sending you way. Thank you for the updates. Love Diane

  19. What a cool family you have! I know how much all of the support means to get through times like this! Please know that I am holding you all close in prayer and that I am constantly thinking of you! Peter is one tough cookie and I know he can and will pull through this! Just another bump in the road ~ one that you could have done without! Stay strong!

    Lots of prayers from Lake Tahoe,

    Kelly

  20. Hey Peter,
    It’s your buddy Crazy LuLu…today is my birthday and I usually get
    A LOT of presents on my birthday, but this year the only present I want is for you to hurry and get better. I can’t wait to eat that colored sugar candy with the candy stick with you. Remember when we had that at Jake and Alexa’s house and it turned all of our tongues a funny color? That was fun! I can’t wait for more fun times with you. Please give me the best present I could ever ask for…your big smile telling a funny joke and making everyone around you laugh.
    Thinking about you all the time and praying really hard for you to feel better soon.
    Lu

  21. All the love in the world is being sent to you from Wisconsin. You are all in our prayers. My the good Lord give Peter a squeeze for us and keep you all rested and strong to help him fight.

    Love,

    Jen, Justin, Max and Shaylin

  22. Keep Fighting Pete!! We are still praying for all of you and so happy to hear that he knows you are all there! Keep staying strong and telling him positive things!! He hears you and needs a lot of encouragement!! We’ll keep praying for God to surround Peter and your whole family!!
    Love you lot’s, LaCoe, Dan, Gavin and Lucas

  23. Erika and Family:

    I know Erika from high school and became aware of Peter’s story through a benefit I attended for him. My family and I are praying for Peter and those who love him. I can’t imagine what you are all going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Jeff, Tanya, Maddison & Peyton Zehnder

  24. Peter & Family,
    You are in our thoughts & prayers. We pray that God gives all of you the strength you need to get through this and then get back to the fight of that Neuroblastoma.
    Keep fighting Peter!
    Great Aunt of Logan Fogarty.

  25. I just got the news…it’s far from what I imagine you want to deal with but I’m so glad he’s stabilized. He has to be the world’s strongest little guy!

    Eigners and Hansons: Our love to all of you. If any of you need a place to stay while you’re here, just call–612.205.3318. You can have the place to yourselves.

    Love and lots of prayer: Jackie

  26. OH my, you guys have brought tears to my eyes again…. time to get out Peter’s warrior stick. He is fierce and full of fight, just shake that stick to keep reminding him of his power over Cancer. We will all win this one.

  27. We’re sending up lots of prayers in Indiana for Peter and his amazing family. Thank God you’ve got each other to lean on.
    Stay positive and know Peter will prevail.

    Shannon, Brian and Eli Wilson

  28. Hi, I don’t know your family, but your website was past on to me through friends. I was reading about Peter and looking at the snapshots of Peter. I recognized those glow in the dark dino PJ’s because my 4 year old has them too! It is a reminder how precious life is and why we try to live “one day at a time”. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

  29. To Peter, Erika, ty the entire Einger Family;

    I wish so badly that I could take this bullet for you

    Please accept our “Heartprints”, our love and our prayers

    Whatever our hands touch –
    We leave fingerprints!
    On walls, on furniture
    On doorknobs, dishes, books.
    There’s no escape.
    As we touch we leave our identity.

    Wherever I go today
    Help me leave heartprints!
    Heartprints of compassion
    Of understanding and love.

    Heartprints of kindness
    And genuine concern.
    May my heart touch a lonely neighbor
    Or a runaway daughter
    Or an anxious mother
    Or perhaps an aged grandfather.

    Send me out today
    To leave heartprints.
    And if someone should say,
    “I felt your touch,”
    May they also sense the love
    that is deep within my heart.

    ~ Unknown ~

  30. keep fighting Peter. God has a plan for you. He will send you the power and comfort you need to make it through and beat this. Hang in there. I am praying for you and your family all the time.

    with much love and hope,

    Jessica Baker

  31. We are praying for you and your family!!!! Keep fighting Peter.
    Chris, Traci, Jordyn and Tyler

  32. We, in Texas, are on bended knee praying for strength, peace and God’s miraculous healing. We love all of you!

  33. We, also in texas, are praying for you Peter. Ty and Erica, we pray for you and your whole family.

  34. We are praying our hearts out

    Just got home from Brainerd for golf and we thought about you all the whole way. Peter is strong….he will pull thgough…
    Expect Miracles…..Love you all.

    The Hollways
    Mary, Bill, Billy, Mike and Molly

  35. Sweet little boy, rest and heal. I know you can feel all the love surrounding you, surrounding your family.

  36. Oh, Eigners, a bit of good news. May the Lord of all wrap his loving arms around you and your entire family. Sent with love and paryers for healing.
    Mike and Peg

  37. What an outpouring of love and support and prayer. The response to your latest news must be better than playing on home ice in front of a full house..Eigners and Hansons – lean on that home base of love/prayer/support/encouragement advantage now like never before!
    Prayers coming your way round the clock for strength and continued recovery.

    Corey, Tonia, Johanna and Georgia Jorgenson

  38. Hey Guys!

    I sit here with tears since I know the look of seeing one of your babies in ICU with tubes, tape, machines, and the of fear of them not being able to make any sound. When Lexi was in ICU after loosing both kidneys that was one of the hardest days during life after hearing that she had cancer. Stay strong and lean on those there to help you get through this time!

  39. Sounds like the hurdle might be getting a little smaller, Pete-Man. Keep up the good work. You are putting up a great fight. We are all behind you and praying for you, your parents, sisters, doctors and the rest of your family.

    Sarah

  40. Dear everyone,

    I am happy you are all together. This is the best medicine for little Peter. May the Lord bless you all and keep you safe in His care. We are praying for you and sending our love from the Little Apple to the Big Apple. Hang in there–tomorrow will be a better day.

    Sending you good thoughts and our prayers,

    Terry and Bette

  41. The Eigner family,

    You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday!

    Hang in there Peter, your one tough little guy and I have faith you’ll get through this. I’ve got tickets saved for you and your dad to come to some games next year too!

    Stay strong
    -Mike

  42. Oh so happy to hear any bit of good news. Many, many, many are praying for Peter, especially last night. It is hard for all of you to see Peter like this but know he is gaining comfort and strength from all who love him so much around him. Thanks for the update, Matt, especially during this difficult time for all of you.

  43. The Eigner family –

    I’ve never met you or your sweet little boy, Peter. I’ve worked with Todd Ratzlaff over the past year and he’s mentioned what’s been going on with your son. I have another former co-worker who’s 15 month old daughter was diagnosed in April with the same terrible disease. I want you to know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. From what I’ve heard, Peter is one tough little guy and I’m sure he will rally and pull through this. Be there for each other. Take care.

  44. We are so pleased that Peter was stabilized overnight and is showing signs of improvement. Your little boy is remarkable and has touched innumerable lives through his strength and perseverance, just as you have. Our continual thoughts and prayers can be addded to the very long list.
    Dave, Jennie, Maren, Abby and Riley Pelowski

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