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1. Hi Ty, Erica, and Peter,

   The results of the tests may not be what you hoped for, but they are still allot better than many NB patients, so rejoice and remember to NEVER give up! Your faith can move mountains….You will beat this disease, Peter will score the winning goal someday for his dad\’s team in the state tournament, and people will always look up to you for the example you are set thouugh your journey with cancer.

   God Bless…..you are in our prayers!!!

   The Hollway\’s
   Bill, Mary , Billy, Mike and Molly NB survivor dx 9/93
   Edina, MN

2. Ty and Erika: You have our heartfelt love and prayers and your faith and all of us will help you through this. We only wish that there was something we could do for you but know that we are here and thinking of all of you . If you need or want anything please let us know.
   Is there anything Peter would like or could use to help him ? Just let us know and we will send it to him.
   Love to you all and God Bless .
   Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose

3. hey peter! Im Happy that i got to come and see you on sunday! Hows the picture of the Astrunaut coming along? You were doing an amazing job when we left! i hope you are enjoying all the gifts. You are in my thoughts a prayers… get well soon!

   love,
   carolyn

4. Ty,
   I just heard from the Gringo of the battle that Peter is facing and want you to know that Peter and your family will be in all of the Granato’s prayers and thoughts. The strength of your family, friends and faith will always be there to help you face this battle. We will continue to pray for Peters recovery. God bless! The Granato Family

5. we are thinking and praying for all of you. if there is anything we can do, please let us know.

   love, amy

6. Hey Guys! We just heard your heartbreaking news and wanted you to know we are praying for you and especially little Peter. We know there will be tough days ahead, know that you are being thought of and prayed for. Tonight at the scrimmage football game at the high school field some of your hockey team members were collecting donations. :0)
   You are LOVED by many!!!

7. Ty & Erika:

   We are all keeping you and Peter in our thoughts and prayers.

   Tim, Jenny, Elizabeth & Katie

8. Hi Pete.

   You haven’t met us before, but thanks to your wonderful family we know much about you. I remember a time when we had dinner with your Uncle Troy and Aunt Michelle. We were catching up on the Eigner clan and I distinctly recall Troy singling you out. He said, “I know I probably sound biased but Pete is by far the cutest, brightest kid you could ever meet.” It was obvious that you were really something special. After taking in all your photos and comments on this site, it’s easy to appreciate the sentiments. You absolutely shine, little guy!

   Pete, our three young kids say a special prayer for you each night. In fact, our 4-year-old son, Ty, asks to look at your pictures several times a day… says he’d like to hit the ice with you sometime. Stay strong and know that we are pulling for you and your family.

   With love,
   Sara, Kevin, Marley, Ty & Kaia

9. Ty, Erika & Pete;
   You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Ty & Erika – you have always been an inspiration to us and continue to be so.
   Kevin & Deb Lee — and Pete

10. Everyday, in every way, you guys our in our thoughts and prayers.
    With all of our Hope, Faith and Love.

    Kalvin, Kari, and Dave Stengrim

11. Ty and Erika,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that Peter witll keep fighting and will get through this.

    Keith Fisher

12. Ty, Erika and Peter-

    We wish that each and every day holds hope for you during this difficult time. I am keeping in touch daily on the site, but also with Jen each time she talks to you. Our hearts are so heavy as we pray for the postitive outcome. Can’t wait to see Peter’s bright, sparkling little face again!! And to hear the ‘Hi Papa and Monga !!’ copied from Em and Lil. You are never out of our thoughts!!

    Peg and Ron

13. Hi Ty and Erika,

    Erika, I have tried to call your Mom a few times and she must have gone down with the girls to see you. Let her know that if I can help out with the girls to give me a call. When she gets back and if she has something she wants to do and not take the girls, I will buzz over and stay with them.
    All our love to you, Ty and Peter.

14. Hi Ty, Erika and Peter,

    We are thinking of you, praying and sending our love to you every day.

    Peter – you are incredible and we are so proud of you. Sorry we aren’t there to say hi in person, we wish we could be. But we are glad there are so many people with you who are giving you lots and lots of love.

    We love you all,
    Tony and Emily (Walen-Odman)

15. Hi Peter,

    We all are still praying for you all day and all night long. I asked Sam last night if he remembers playing with you (the daycare Sam goes to has holiday parties and play dates with yours) and Sam said “Yah” with a big smile. I bet when all the kids come over to play you are great at showing them what to do, such a big boy you are! Stay strong and have a good day.

    lots of prayers & love,

    Heidi

16. I just heard about Peter and wanted you to know that Peter and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Julie Holmvig
    and everyone at Deerwood Bank

17. Pete-man,
    I just wanted to say good morning. It was fun visiting with you last night, at least until you started ripping those farts. After that my visit wasn’t as pleasant because I was having trouble breathing. On my way out, there were 3 nurses laying on the ground that I had to help up. Hopefully the nurses gave you something for your gas.

    I’ll see you tonight buddy.

    Love Uncle Troy

    Ty and Erika,
    Let me know if there is anything at all that you need today. I still have a lot of buddies in the Army who can take on a special mission or two.

18. Hi Peter and family-

    I talked to your mommy yesterday… I had an emotional breakdown and needed to hear things straight from your mommy’s mouth!! I told you that you were braver and stronger than me and I wasn’t kidding! We miss you sooooooooo much buddy! I NEED you and your 2 sisters back here at daycare with us. IT IS NOT THE SAME without you. I think about you ALL THE TIME… during my quiet time at night when I am rocking baby Parker to sleep, I dream of you and all the happy wonderful times we have shared with you at daycare over the past 3 years… I want you to come make more memories with us, Pete. You are soooo much a like one of my own kids and I think that is why I am having such a difficult time with this… doing daycare means creating special and unique bond with each and every child that enters my home and my heart. I am trying sooo hard to draw on my own strenght to help ME get through this. Your mommy and daddy are remarkably strong … that became even more evident after talking with your momma yesterday. She and your daddy are more than ready to step up to the plate and help you fight this battle. I am too, bud… I am too!!! I am praying for good answers from the bone marrow and body scans…. let us know when you have results.
    We created lots of sidewalk art for you on our driveway yesterday… I took more pictures and will get them to you as soon as I get them all printed! Auntie Tara is making a poster for area businesses to hang up so that the entire community can learn more about your battle. I saw the poster today…. it’s got the most adorable picture of you on it, Peter!!!! We are also all wearing LIVESTRONG bracelets here at daycare to supoprt you and all other people fighting cancer. The love and support we all have for you is tremendously strong….
    KEEP FIGHTING PETER…. we miss you and LOVE you and want you back to play!!

    Even in the darkness, there is light. Hold my hand, everything will be all right.

    LOVE YOU, Peter!
    Jen, Ryan, Emily, Lily and Parker Kelley

19. Hi Pete!
    You probably don’t remember me, but I’m a hockey mom up in
    Brainerd. I helped you take off your helmet & skates during
    hockey camp one day in June while you were taking a break to
    catch up on soccer in your daddy’s office – I knew you weren’t
    taking a nap! : ) My kids Brendan & Maren play hockey, too.
    Brendan was out on the ice for Mites camp when you were.
    We sure hope you’re starting to feel better! We were very sad
    when we found out you are sick. We’ve been thinking about
    you a lot. Take care little buddy!
    Love – Kathy, Dan, Maren & Brendan

    Ty & Erika-
    We’d be happy to help out up here if there’s anything we can do.
    The Browns

20. Dear Peter, Erika and Ty,
    We are praying for you guys on a nightly basis. God bless all you guys!
    Peter you keep one sock up and one sock down because we know you are cool like that! Keep fighting little man and we will keep praying if there is anything we can do please let us know.
    God bless!
    Doc and Family

21. Hi Ty, Erika, and Peter,
    I am so sorry to hear about Peter’s illness. I heard about this at Sertoma yesterday and I know you have the thoughts and prayers of the entire club coming to you and your family. This web site was a great idea to keep everyone updated and for all of us to send our best wishes to all of you. Just know there are a lot of people praying for Peter to be just fine and for you all to be home soon.
    Take Care,
    Beth Burnard

22. Ty & Erika,

    Our hearts go out to you. We think about you and pray for you & Peter many time a day. We must all believe that God in his love & wisdom will do what’s best. Thanks to Uncle Matt for this site to keep us informed. May the strenght that being sent from all those who love you see you through this difficult ordeal. Our faith is being tested and we truly believe that Peter will be a survivor and beat this enemy.

    Love, Uncle Dale & Aunt Joanie.

23. Ty & Erika,

    From what I hear you too are amazing. As I read these posts I am truly honored to know you. Peter is very lucky to have two strong loving parents who are able to come together and present a united front against the “bad guy” who Peter will be “slap shotting” across the ice until he can get back out there and truly enjoy skating again.

    Peter,

    Way to go Peter! It sounds like you surely know how to help everyone appreciate and enjoy every minute of every day. As adults we sometimes forget the really important things in life … smiles, giggles and passing gas when necessary. 🙂

    Matt … and visitors I truly appreciate your efforts to keep us all so well informed and entertained with Pete stories. I can sit back and picture your visits and laughter (still the best medicine).

    Michelle … thanks for making me a proud Mom. I have no doubt that when you and Matt start your family; your children will truly be blessed as Peter is to have such devoted/fun parents.

    All my love, strength and support through this very trying time in your lives.

24. Hello Eigners – We just heard about Peter’s illness. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you every day as you fight this battle.
    Tony and Kelly Couture, Dane, Kendra and Leah

25. Erika and Ty,

    Just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
    I put Peter on a prayer chain in Texas, and you know how big things
    are in Texas!

    Thanks to Matt for the website, helps to keep us updated.

    Love ,
    Jan

26. To Peter

    I hope the boo boo on your tummy gets better. It will. I miss you alot. I want you to come back to Jenni’s so we can play. Get Better Peter. I Love You.
    Love, Mitchell

27. Erica, Ty and Peter-

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are hoping to see Peter out on the hockey rink soon.

    Peter, we hope you are feeling better. Keep cheering on those Twins!

    Paul, Tracy, Dylan and Callie

28. Hi Peter,
    We all miss you and your sisters Ellie and Baby Kate at daycare. You are a special boy. Stay Strong Peter. You will fight this and WIN. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
    We Love You and Miss You.
    Love, Marv, Julie, Melissa, Tyler & Mitchell Bush

29. We just wanted to tell you guys that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers every day! Love you all!! Coach “Z’ and Ruth

30. Erika and Ty,

    Karlie and Teddy are tying a fleece Minnesota Twins blanket for Peter. I will be in Minneapolis on Monday for work. Is there anything you need from home? I’d be happy to swing by – I’d love to bring the blanket to the hospital, or send it down with Dave C. Let Dave or I know what is best for you all. Your family is constantly on my mind, and I wish there was something more we could do. Please know how much you are loved.

    Love, Stephanie

31. Peter-

    Keep fighting man! You will WIN the battle! We are all praying for you. I have a couple of water bottles filled up. When you get back home we can squirt some more players!

    Ty and Erika-Anything we can do up here, please let us know.

    Love, Joe & Sarah

32. Erika and Ty,
    Know that we are praying for you and checking the site faithfully for any good news. Your pain is being felt and shared by so many people…this beautiful little boy has great support!
    God bless you all!
    Dave and Jennie Pelowski

33. We are praying for you Peter and your family! Our daughter Nicole is almost 24 now and had the same cancer at 9 months. She is doing great now. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

    Rhonda Hines and family

34. Peter–
    I’ve only met you a few times, but you sure left a spot in my heart for you–your smile is amazing and the pictures I have of you truly show it! Keep smiling little guy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! I will do what I can on this end help make your battle a smoother one!

    Erika and Ty–
    I know this has got to be the worst thing ever. If there was something I could do to help–I’d do it! Know that I am keeping you all in my heart and waiting for some better news!

    Monica Tousignant

35. Ty & Erika,

    We wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If Peter’s anything like his Dad and uncles, I am sure he will win this battle!

    God Bless all of you, especially Peter! Stay strong!

    Love,

    James, Tara, Taylor, and Max Heinen

36. Ty, Erika, & Peter,

    We don’t know you guys well, but our son Adam is a HUGE Warrior Hockey fan and he LOVED the time Peter spent with Ty & the ‘guys’ at hockey camp this summer. Every day that Peter was there, Adam would come home and tell us how cute and funny Peter is.

    Stay strong – we are praying for you. May God grant you peace, courage, strength and most of all healing for Peter.

    Eric, Sue, Adam & Matt Fischer

37. Hi Pete, I’m gonna be sending you stuff. I know what you’ve been through cuz I did it too. I hear you love the Twins and so do I. Don’t be scared, we sent our angels to be with you. People did it for me and it helped me and now it’s my turn to help you. I played video games while I was in the hospital and you should too. i had surgery on my stomach too so I know how much it hurts. Maybe someday we can show each other our scars, ok? I’m 10. Have God put the best angels with you. We hope you like what we send you!!
    Jake

38. I don’t know if you remember me from high school but I was in the grade below Troy. My husband Adam(class of 87) and I heard of your son from Dave Dubay. It is with a heavy heart that I write this, though I agree that the attitude and energy sent your way can make a difference. Please know that my prayers, as well as the prayers of my family, are with you. Let’s hope that this will all be just a bad memory one day and that Peter will be an inspiration of hope and beating the odds for all. Good luck and God bless!

39. -Ty. Erika. and Peter-

    This message comes today
    Just to let you know we care
    You are loved so very much
    Many keep you in each prayer.

    You are Special to us all
    God’s Love surrounds you
    Angels keep watch each moment
    God will see you through.

    we are praying for you. God Bless.
    Zoe and Maren

40. Peter,
    I’m thinking about you and your family constantly. My family and I pray for your complete recovery. You and I definitely have to get together and watch a Twins game. I hope Joe Mauer hits a home run for you.

    Mike Bialka

41. Hi Erika and Ty,
    I’m so glad Vic was able to talk to Ty (and Michelle) yesterday and that Mary Hollway was able to contact you as well.
    We all know what you are going through–it is very difficult.
    Try to remain positive as much as possible–take people up on their offers to help- and always to be your child’s advocate.
    When our son Daniel was diagnosed almost 5 years ago with neuroblastoma stage 4, he was in VERY bad shape. He had cancer everywhere–head to toe- and ALL the histology was terrible.
    If he had gone 2 weeks more he would have not made it.
    He had no symptoms until days before diagniosis, and just a month earlier had had a normal 3 year old well child check. So talk about having a truck load of bricks dumped on you on that day of diagnosis.
    It was awful. So I truly understand how you feel and my heart goes out to you more than you can know.
    As you also know, this past May marked 4 years in remission for our son! He is doing great and leading a normal life–just as a little boy should. He will be 8 in Oct.
    It has been a very tough journey of course, but not without many many blessings as well!
    Make sure Peter gets the best care possible, be his strongest advocates (which sounds obvious I know, but sometimes there are situations where you really have to excerise that right you have as a parent) and above everything else, pray pray pray. God is always with you. As are many loved ones. You are not alone!
    Love and Prayers,
    The Hammer Family
    Vic Sara Jennifer Daniel and Mary

42. Hi Peter,

    I went to school with your mom and dad and I met you once a couple of years ago. I am so sorry to hear your not feeling the best. After reading your web page everyday I know one thing is for sure and that is that you are the strongest, bravest and most loved little boy I know. Mine and Zach’s prayers are with you and we are including you in ours every night. Stay strong Ty and Erika, which I know you are doing. We are thinking of you everyday.

    All our love and prayers,
    Sherri and Zach

43. It’s stories like those from the Hammer family that shed more light on your battle, Peter! I know you can win this!

44. Ty, Erika, and Peter,
    We’ve been thinking about and praying for all of you. What a tough time you are going through. We always notice what a cute, spunky kid Peter is when we see him at the arena and it’s hard to imagine him sick. We pray he’ll be back to his old self soon. Hang in there…

    Suzanne, Ron, Ronia, Della and Gretchen Gramer

45. Hi Peter!!

    We are all praying for you at the Hollway Home!!!

    Molly would love to come and visit you!! She had Neuroblastoma too, and she is a strong healthy hockey player/dancer now!!

    You will be stong and healthy very soon too!!

    Love to you all!

    The Hollway\’s
    Mary, Bill, Billy, Mike and Molly (dx: 9-93 high risk stage 3 NB, bad histology. 12+ year survivor!!!)

46. Dear Peter,

    We are all praying for you at the Hollway household!! OUr dayughter, Molly aslo had Neuroblastoma and now she is a very healthy dancer/hockey player!!!

    You will be just as healthy very soon!!

    Love from the Hollway’s!

    Mary, Bill, Billy, Mike and Molly (dx: 9/93 high risk stage 3 NB, bad histology. 12+ Year survivor!!)
    Her web page is:
    http://www.maryhollway.com/PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=705754&NF=1

47. Peter,Ty and Erika,

    Our whole family has Peter in our thoughts and prayers. Were wishing for the very best. We can’t wait to see his smiling face again at the rink!

48. Hi Peter,

    You don’t know me but I’ve videotaped over a thousand high school hockey games over the past 16 years and around 250 of those were of the Brainerd Warriors in which your dad was head coach in at least 80 of those 250.

    I have many great memories of some special moments in those game tapes and I’ll never forget the time when I was taping your daddy in a post game interview and you came running along so I focused my camera on you all the while your dad was talking to the press. You sure are a photogenic kid!!

    I remembered thinking that someday I’ll probably be taping your high school career and that it will be fun to watch your career unfold.

    Hang in there Peter … you’ve got a challenging battle ahead of you and I just know you will beat it.

    Your story has touched many people and know that God is watching over you.

    Our family is praying for your complete recovery.

    Ron Gramer

49. Eigner family, Ty, it was good to talk with you briefly this morning. Amy and I and the kids will pray that God’s healing hand will be at work in Peter’s battle ahead. We will pray and think of you guys often. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you out in the time ahead. God bless you all, Dave and Amy Aus

50. Ty, Erika, Peter and family…I can’t quit thinking about you guys and the fears you must have. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are coming your way from us and your many friends at Sertoma and St Andrews Church. If all it took for Peter to get better were the thoughts and prayers for him, I think he would be coming home tomorrow. God Bless you.