The Eigners were released from the hospital on Saturday and relocated to the Ronald McDonald house nearby. Peter continues to improve. He seems almost normal in many ways. However, he’s not really up for physical activity — walking any distance wears him out. He gets tired more quickly and naps. He looks tough, because his white of his right eye has lingering blood from the broken vessel. But even that’s almost gone after looking very dramatic for a few days, but it never caused pain. He still has congestion in his airway that causes coughing and a runny nose.
As Ty said, he’s getting his nutrition through his lines and it lasts 12 hours. Real food is starting to appeal to him. On his request, I made him pancakes the other day. I also made a hot dog the following day, although I think that was more the adults’ idea. The food doesn’t necessarily stay down and he still has some random episodes of throwing up (like in the grocery store on Monday).
The plan was for Peter to see his sisters this week, but last I heard, they both caught bad colds and need to stay apart. I think that may even keep their parents from seeing them. Bummer.
Aside from all the lingering symptoms, Peter’s energy shines through a little more each day.
Peter,
I hope you’re enjoying your time at the Ronald MacDonald House. We got 11 inches of snow here in Brainerd! Praying like a warrior.
Thanks for the update Uncle Matt!!! Peter, buddy, we’re hoping every single day gets better and better and better for you!! You are such a little fire-ball – I’m sure it’s just a matter of time and you’ll be full of energy again!! Too bad Kate and Ellie can’t visit – darn all these bugs flowing everywhere!!
We have a TON of snow!! So much for our early spring. I think I heard on the Mpls. news this morning that it pretty much missed the area down there! Oh well, we need the moisture!
Hey – have you been up to watching those Twins??? Great start to the season!
Hope you have fun at The Ronald McDonald house for Easter!! Suppose the Bunny will be making a special stop there……..
Love, Peg and Ron
Peter…. you are so incredible! I think you shoule make Uncle Matt make you as many pancakes as you want! And hot dogs, and pizza, and spaghetti…. and anything else you request!! 🙂 You are such a trooper, young man!! At this rate, you’ll be outside playing baseball in no-time! or… atleast once all the APRIL SNOW melts!!! Keep up your terrific fight, my friend! I miss you and love you so much! 🙂
Too bad about Kate & Ellie-Belly’s colds! They were supposed to come over yesterday – but Gramma Barb decided to keep them home. Such a bummer that you won’t be able to see them over Easter weekend…. oh, well…. everything in time…. everything in time….
Sorry about your throwing up incident in the grocery store. Wanna know a secret? You can’t tell anyone!!! OK?? When I was pregnant with baby Parker… I used to get incredibly naseaus. Well, one morning I was getting groceries at Cub…. and guess what?? Yep – you guessed it. I threw up in the grocery store! Shhh… don’t tell anyone!!
Thinking of you every moment of everyday~
Jenni
What great progress! You’ve got one proud following mr peter, for good reason. You know, i knew your uncle matt alot better 20 years ago than i do now, but i’m a little surprised he can make pancakes! Frozen pizza, hot dogs, ice cream i can imagine..
We’re so happy for the continued good trend you are on peter..we’ll keep praying every single day for all of the eigners and hansons, and especially for you pete.
Keep it up. You ARE winning, and you WILL WIN!
Love from The Jorgensons in China
Dear Peter I”ve been praying for you a lot. I wan”t to see you sometime. you will get better!
Levi
Yeah Peter!
We are so happy for your move to Ronald McDonald House and for you just getting better and better. You are awesome with a capital A. I’m sure it has been hard and at times not too fun but your spirit indeed sounds to be shining through. We have plenty to be thankful for this Easter season. We are thankful that you friend continue to be such a champion and leader in your battle against the path thing!
As far as the getting sick at the grocery store…..Baden did it about a month or so ago. The poor guy looked like he wanted to cry. Nobody cared though and it was kind of funny to hear the words “clean up on aisle six”. Oh well.
Keep getting better and HAPPY EASTER!
The Bastians
Hi Peter,
Bless you Uncle Matt !!! We have been waiting for an update on the “super hero PETER”. We’re so happy to hear that you”re out of the hospital and eating Peter…stay strong !!!
Love you all,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Glad to hear things are going great! Peter you are one amazing super hero! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Have a Happy Easter!
Love, The Rezacs
Yeah Pete,
You are one amazing boy ! We are so happy to hear your feeling better and get to be out of the hospital hurrah for you! WE got a April snow shower instead of rain someone really mixed it up . Take care my friend and keep that warrior fighting power going. TY ,Erica and family have a nice Easter and we keep you in our prays daily .
Hugs to all,
Dean,Denise,Blake,Bren&Tiffany
Pete-Man!!
I am so glad to hear you are feeling better and better each day! You are amazing! Guess what….did you know your picture and a 100 day countdown is on the Joe Mauer Fan Club Website!! Wow…I am a little jealous! That’s pretty sweet if you as me! I was lucky and won tickets to the Twin’s Home Opener. It was a great game and I had sooooo much fun!! Maybe sometime we can go to a game together…that would be really cool! Woody and Dino are in St. Louis watching Carl play in the Frozen Fore and I am watching Luke while they are gone. There is a muskrat trapped in the Grillo’s yard and Luke thinks he is so tough sneaking up on it and barking at it….silly dog!! Take Care buddy and I hope to see you soon!
Lisa Beck
Eigners: What great news for all of you. May you all have a Very Blessed Easter and only good things happening for Peter. We think of you all and continue praying for Peter. Keep being strong and rest well while the angels watch over you.
Tell Grandma Mary hi and Happy Easter too. !!
Love,
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose 🙂
Hey Peter – Well, I ‘m dtill dtuck here on 4A. They were thinking about letting me out today or tommorrow, but another blood culture has shown up and my fever won’t leave for some reason. Your definitly are ahead of me because you feel like eating avtuaal food. I on the other hand only eant to drink things. I’m glad that your doing great and hopefully by Monday I’ll join you at Ronald McDaoonald House. Great job Eigners keep up the good job.
Eigner family –
Quick note wishing you and your amazing family a blessed Easter.
Hugs forever
The Johnsons
Good Morning Eigners! I just checked out the Mauer site – pretty darn cool Buddy!!! You all have so many great people praying and pulling for you!
We want to wish you all a very Blessed and special Easter Holiday! Hope the great white bunny comes to visit you!
Papa and Monga
Happy Good Friday, Eigners!
Hey, Peter … I just checked out the Joe Mauer Fan Club website, too. You are one lucky duck! Who would have thought that someday a person could visit a MN Twins web page and get a link to YOUR web page! Definitely cool!
Do you remember the egg hunt that we had at daycare last Easter?? It was BEAUTIFUL…. WARM…. all the kids had shorts and sandals on! Well, needless to say, it’s not shorts and sandals this years, but instead, it’s snowpants and boots! Pretty ridiculous! We just got done having an “indoor egg hunt”. It’s not as fun as being outside, but the kids seemed to have fun. Hopefully next year it will be a nicer day… and more importantly, hopefully you’ll back to show us your egg hunting skills! 🙂
I hope you have a SUPER TERRIRFIC LOVEBALE HUGGABLE SNUGGLEABLE Easter!!!! I bet Mr. Easter Bunny will be hopping over to the Ronald McDonald House with extra special treats for you!!
Easter hugs and kisses from our family to yours~
Jenni, Ryan, Emily, Lily & Parker
Happy, Happy Easter!!! I hope you have a good one! Eat lots of jelly beans and maybe you’ll turn into PETER RABBIT!!! Seriously, we are so glad you are feeling better, Peter! Looking forward to more good news and sending lots of good wishes your way!
I am at work and the sun is shining through my office window and it made me think of you playing in this office when your mom worked in it! 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Peter,
We’re glad to hear that you’re starting to feel better! We are thinking of you. God Bless
Go Eagles…and Pete
From all of us at the frozen four
Pam, Mark, Carolyn, Erik Aakhus, Bob and Carol Aakhus, Jake Johnson, Dino, Carrie, Matt, David, Craig, Jill, Amy, Blake, and of course Carl.
Dear Eigner Family,
I hope the girls are feeling better so that maybe you can all be together for the Easter holiday. I bet the Easter bunny has some pretty big baskets to deliver to the Eigner kids this year! Best wishes to you all.
Love,
Kim
Our prayers to your family for a Blessed Easter and sincere wishes for Peter’s continued recovery. Easter is a time of renewal of Life. May God’s strength continue to pour into Peter and all of you who are caring for him.
Our thoughts and love.
Jeanne & Bob Boche
He is Risen!! Happy Easter. Praying like a warrior.
Peter,
Happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny was able to find you!
I know how much you like riddles so I am sending you a few.
What do you call a rabbit who tells jokes?
A funny bunny
What is a rabbit’s favorite dance?
The bunny hop
What do you call a rabbit with fleas?
Bugs Bunny
Have a blessed Easter! We are thinking about you!
Rod
Happy Easter!
The Musielewicz’s
Happy Easter Peter!
We are praying every day, and even more so on Easter Sunday. We hope the Easter Bunny was good to you. Please give your Mom and Dad and Sisters a big hug from everyone up here in Brainerd/Nisswa. We miss you guys and hope you can all come home soon. I bet you watched the hockey game last night, too bad BC lost, but it was an exciting game anyway. Keep fighting. We love you!
The Larsons
Happy Easter Eigners
We hope you have a very happy day together with all the family. And have a good week of Doctor reports this coming week.
Thinking of you ofter with love and prayers.
Stay Strong
Love
Jill and Paul
It has been a little while since we last wrote, we hope you and your family were able to enjoy Easter. Peter, you have been in our prayers daily and we are always waiting to hear the updates on how your doing. We are so glad that things seem to be slower getting better, we know you have bad days still, but keep praying for the good one. Hopefully you can see your sisters soon, I’m sure they miss you tons! I finished my third round of chemo this weekend, and seem to be doing well. I would love to see you when you feel better, I finally mastered the crawling thing, and can maybe keep up now. Stay strong and remember how many people love you so much and are praying for you!!