This Saturday morning, Peter appears the same on the surface, but hopefully there is progress within his body. Even as I was writing yesterday that we don’t know what we’re fighting, the doctor’s were in fact referring to it as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). ARDS can be caused by many things and it isn’t known what caused it in Peter’s case. ARDS not a disease itself, but a condition of lung disfunction and critical lung damage.
It could take a while, but the idea is to keep Peter on the ventilator and maintain his vital numbers (oxygen, blood pressure, etc) while his lungs repair themselves. So far Peter seems to be moving in the right direction, but it’s too early to see real progress. They have lowered the oxygen level in the ventilator and Peter’s blood oxygen level has maintained the correct level. That seems like a good sign. His blood pressure was pretty steady yesterday and they haven’t needed additional blood pressure medication.
Our little guy is doing great considering this seriously unfortunate turn. I mentioned that it was hard to see him, and it is, but now I see the same beautiful Peter through the tubes and tape. Minute-by-minute, with each mechanical breath, his lungs will heal themselves.
We will continue to pray for Peter and each one of you. Alicia
Peter ~
Continuing to pray for more improvements daily! We will take each small step in the right direction! Keep fighting!
All our love~ Ryan, Megan and Logan
Thank you, Matt, for keeping everyone apprised of little Peter’s progress. Blessing to you all. Keep healing, Peter, resting in the love and prayers that are holding you.
Peter, you have a huge crowd back here in Minnesota (and lots of other places) thinking of you and your family every minute!
Good morning Peter, Ty, & Erika,
Glad to hear Peter is holding steady–keep it up.
Keeping you in our prayers–
Pastor Chris
We are thinking of you guys today and hope today is a better day. Peter you are the true “BRAINERD WARRIOR” keep fighting this.
Chris, Traci, Jordyn and Tyler
Peter and family, I was so glad to read the news this AM that you are holding steady. I know that I will continue to pray for all of you. Keep up the fight.God Bless, Cheryl Bailey
Keep holding on. You are heading in the right direction. take the strength of all who love you.
Still praying
Thanks for the updates on Precious Peter.
You have so many people concerned for Peter.
Keep up the fight Peter.
The Faacks family
Thank you for continuing to post updates-we are checking for new updates constantly. Peter is the strongest little boy I know and he will pull through this-we just know it. We are keeping you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers!
Oh so very happy to hear everything is holding steady and each day will see an improvement. God is hearing all of us and will help you breathe until your lungs can heal. Rest well Peter and the angels will watch over you.
Sending you all our love and prayers,
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose
This is the first time we have added to all the heartfelt messages that are being sent everyday to you, though we have been following your fight from day one. We have been praying for you since the beginning and especially now. We pray everyday for you to get well and also for your Mom and Dad.
Hello Peter! You don’t know who I am, but I know your Grandma Eigner because she used to be my track coach, and Ty used to be at my school too! I always hear that the keys to recovery are a positive attitude and of course lots of prayers from you and everyone. I’ve been reading ALL about you lately and i’m beginning to think you are Superman! You can do anything! And the good news is that you are young and they say that kids always get better faster! Just trust God. Once you’re all better you will be so strong! And keep smiling. It’ll make everyone else smile too. I’m excited to meet you someday. -Gina Wolf
Keep it up Peter! I will continue to pray for you and your family!
Peter, Ty & Ericka,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, constantly. All of you are such an inspiration to everyone who, thanks to Uncle Matt, is able to share this terrible ordeal you’re going through……helping us to put our small problems in perspective. You will never know how many lives you’ve touched by your contant strong faith and strength.
Peter, you’re going to make it…you’ve proven that to us time and time again. May God make your lungs heal fast so that soon you’ll be running and playing with Ellie & Kate again.
Oh Erika and Ty,
I am so sorry about all you have sen your precious boy endure…this is so hard. I am praying constantly for dear Peter and checking frequently for updates, praying for steady progress toward complete healing!!!!
Love and many prayers from Minnesota,
Donna
and Peter’s big friend Erik
We are also continueing to pray for Peter’s complete healing. Although it must be hard to see him, it’s best for him to get rest to complete his healing. God be with you on this journey to healing. We love you all and are with you in thought and in prayer. Keep trusting in the God who comforts and cares. WE BELIEVE…..
Dan, LaCoe, Gavin and Lucas Inwards
Good afternoon Peter, mom ,dad, and the rest of this all star team. Peter you are the star player on this team. It is along game and will not end until those lungs get all cleared up. Keep fighting because I am sure you will be named the most valuable player. Matt, I just want to say once again thanks for the updates. I want to compliment you. When I walk over to open my computer I do it with high hopes and some aniexty and by the time I am finished reading you have calmed me down. Your way with words is a real talent you are very sensitive, positive, but you deal with all the ups and downs. I have a wonderful team of grandmothers that have all of this all star team in their thoughts and prayers. We may need your support one day so we are all on the same team. Love Diane
Peter –
We are very glad to see that you are holding steady. Each day that passes is one day closer to getting stonger and feeling better. We will continue to pray for healing and strength for both you and your family.
Noah and the Scherpings
Peter, I continue to pray for you. You, your family and your support team are all an amazing inspiration.
Dear Eigners,
One breath at a time and Peter will gain his strength back. Peter we loved to hear you gave your mom’s hand a squeeze, just to let her know you will make it and also to let youur parents know just how much you love them.
God Bless!
Love, the Enebaks
Hello Eigner Team,
We are praying for steady progress and a full recovery ! All your support team back home can not wait to see your big smile once again.
Hugs to you all,
Dean, Denise, Blake, Bren & Tiffany
Praise God this is good news! We continue thinking and praying for y’all! Peter, STAY POSITIVE! We love you!
Hi Peter,
We just wanted to write an email to you from our family. We are friends with your dad’s friend that he played hockey with in college (Jeff Wells). My son Joey also has Neurobastoma. He found out when he was (3) years old, and he is (7) years old now. Joey’s mom (Laura) actually just flew into Minneapolis last night for a weekend of shopping with her girlfriends. Joey thought you looked real cool when he saw a picture of you in your hockey helmet and uniform. Joey doesn’t believe me, but I am always telling him how much tougher hockey players are than FOOTBALL PLAYERS! Please don’t tell you dad TY that I said this. I used to love to watch the BG VS. Michigan hockey games (I went to Michigan and played football there. don’t tell your dad that either!). I had many friends that were on the Michigan hockey team. Coach Berenson was a great coach!
We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family. I know (and so I have heard) that you are a tough athlete… and tough athletes like you CAN DO ANYTHING! Hang in there and continue to do everything you can to help you get better! Please let your mom and dad know that they can call us anytime. Take care, and God bless.
Mr. Jeff Tubo
Hi Peter and all the family,
Just wanted to let you know we are continuosly thinking and praying for you all. We hope Peters lungs respond quick and he can begin his journey to being his busy little self again.
Take care and we send Gods blessing and prayers.
Love
Jill and Paul
As the mechanical breaths heal you minute by minute, we continue to pray minute after minute for healing and strength…. I can only imagine how hard it is to see you laying in a mass of tubes and tape…. but, just as Uncle Matt says – underneath it all, you are the same beautiful, precious, Peter that we all know & love. No matter how long it takes for your lungs to repair themselves, we are willing to wait and we are willing to pray and hope as long as needed. You’ll make it buddy…. just keep silently fighting.
Ty & Erika ~ I think of you guys all the time. I just can’t imagine…. Everytime I talk to someone regarding Peter, I break down crying because I just can’t begin to imagine the stress this has taken on you. You are two of the most incredible people in the world (next to your son, of course!). Take comfort in one another and know that we all wish we could be there to take away some of your pain….
With all our love~
Jen, Ryan, Emily, Lily and Parker
Peter is in our thoughts and prayers. I truly feel Peter will pull through all this; how can he not with all the people looking out and praying for him, we’re all on his team fighting for him. I pray this will soon be the worst struggle your family will ever encounter, and will be only a part of your history and you will all come out stronger than ever.
All our thoughts, prayers and love
Brenda and Ron
Hi Peter!
I heard from Grandma Mary today and she is so proud of how strong you are being! You are in my thoughts and I am sending get well wishes your way every day! I am glad to hear that each new day brings more news of your strength and determination. You are an impressive young guy! I can’t wait to hear more about your getting better!
Kelsey
Please whisper in Peter’s ear that Mary is praying for him and thinking about him. Ty and Erika – We cannot express how much we are thinking and praying for all of you. I wish God’s peace on you tonight and that you all have a restful nights sleep.
Love,
Mary and Family
Thank you for the continued updates Matt! I think knowing the specifics of how Peter is doing makes our prayers that much more powerful.
Give Peter a hand squeeze from me and tell him I enjoy all my Charlie Brown pictures everyday and I can’t wait til he can draw me another. I’m also looking forward to some more cheerleading moves! I know he’ll get better–he has too much life in him not too!
Eigners and Hansons: My prayers are with you all.
X jackie
Dear Eigners
When I see the love in your family the support and prayers of all your friends and even people you’ve never met and remember Pete’s amazing spirit for life and always having God in the mix…what a winning combination. Our thoughts and prayers continue for all of you.
Dave Cindy Sam and Andrew
We are praying for Peter and your family. All the best
Ken and Robyn
Good Morning Peter: Hope you had a real restful night and the hand squeezes are coming frequently. We are thinking of you everyday and asking God to make you better real soon.
Tell Mom and Dad hello and hope they are doing well. Grandma Mary too. Imagine Ellie is keeping her on her toes. right???
Hope you all have a great day and keep up that fighting spirit.
Love,
Uncle Chuck ( guy ) Aunt Rose
Still praying Pete..Always praying. Me and the boys are holding you tight in our thoughts. Stay strong and Know you will get better. We love you Trent Melissa Buzz Cole Quinn And baby Van.
Hi Peter-
Michelle and Matt, I just heard about this as have been on a business meeting until yesterday. I am sorry to hear this news but am praying for Peter and thinking of him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time.
Alice and Jeremy
hey buddy! keep hanging in there and keep fighting! your doing great just hang in there bud you will be home soon! im thinking and praying about you every second!!!
Mary, Arden, and Patti have told us what a special little guy Peter is–clearly a warrior. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time as Peter battles his way to health. May every day bring you closer to victory!
Hi Peter and Everyone,
You are a champ Peter and the toughest guy we have ever seen. We are so proud of you all.
Love,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Peter, we are praying for you everyday. There are so many times throughout the day that we think about you and your family. We want you to know that you have so many people pulling for you and God is watching over you. God Bless, Amanda
Hello Eigner’s
What a relief to hear that the Path reports brought back good news! We continue to think and pray for you today and each day ahead as you continue this journey! Take care of yourselves, and continue the healing process one day at a time.
You are just amazing Peter……..
Uncle Matt, Thank you so much for keeping the “team” informed, not an easy thing to do, but much appreciated!!!
Your entire FAMILY is in our thoughts,
The Olson’s
Lisa, Ty, Paige, Drew & Hallsey