The upward trend continues. The vent oxygen levels have been reduced again and his blood oxygen is good.
Peter has been on a paralytic drug to keep him from trying to remove his breathing or feeding tubes and keep him from fighting the mechanical breaths. Today they stopped that drug for a bit, letting it wear off in order to get a sense for his capabilities and to see if he’s neurologically all right. As the drug wore off, he wiggled some toes and lifted an arm. The nurse asked him to squeeze his left hand and he did. Then he squeezed his right hand on request. I can only imagine how wonderful it was to see this simple interaction.
AMEN – Uncle Matt – keep the good news-a-comin’ !!!!!!!!
Way to go PETE..
Miss Paula from Pequot
Way to go! Still praying….
Heidi
How wonderful!!!! We are feeling the great news, too!! Such GIANT baby steps – keep up the progress, Peter.
Thinking of you all, constantly!
P & R
(thanks for the update – again!)
Dear Erika and Ty,
We think about you all the time and hope you are home with your all of kids soon. We will continue to pray for you and for Peter.
Tom, Alex and kids
We are so very thankful for steps in the right direction and every simple interaction that Peter accomplishes. We continue to pray and send our love to all of you.
Keep Fighting Pete!
Rod, Sue, Jenny, Ryan and Molly
Any step in the right direction, no matter how small, is a giant step. Keep up the fight Peter.
Praying!
Uplifting news, thanks Matt … Milwaukee is waiting for the Viking/Packer challenge Pete.
Ooooooo….. I have the chills… and it isn’t because I am cold! YOU AMAZE ME, my friend! Yes…. yes, yes…. this has made my day! I knew you were gonna do this – and I just know that this wonderful, exciting trend will continue! I have shivers just imagining how emotional it must have been for your mommy & daddy to see this awesome event today!! How wonderful it would be if the paralytic drug would be a thing of this past!! You just keep fighting – whatever it is you’ve been doing during this much needed rest of yours is working!! We are so proud of you, Peter!! I often think of a phrase you have on one of your tshirts that you wore to daycare this summer…. it read, “SMALL BUT MIGHTY!” If that isn’t the truth…. 🙂
Keep up the awesome work, sweet Peter! Be sure to rest as much as needed… baby steps… baby steps….
We love you and miss you and will pray and pray and pray for even more progress in the upcoming days~
With hugs and much love~
Jen, Ryan, Emily, Lily & Parker
Hello, I am your nurse Sarah’s mother and she told me all about you and what a wonderful little boy you are . Your Mom and Dad are so proud of you and I wanted you to know how much Sarah cares about you. Stay strong little one.
WAY TO GO PETER!!!!!!!
As many have said any step forward is wonderful progress. So glad to hear that you are doing just that, making progress as every day goes by! Thinking of and praying for all of you daily!
Much love from Home to NY
Lisa Ty Paige Drew & Hallsey
Dear Peter,
The news keeps getting better every day – it’s WONDERFUL – but not surprise – it’s YOU! I can’t wait each day for the updates to find out what amazing thing you’d doing next.
Keep fighting, Peter!!
Love and prayers to you and your family.
Dave and Kathy Trees
This comment is not for Peter or his parents but for all of you who are standing with Peter (and our whole family) in prayer. We believe in the power of prayer, and we believe in miracles. You are a huge part of the miracle of healing that Peter is experiencing, and for that we thank you all. We are very aware of the thousands of petitions that are being made on Peter’s behalf around the clock and from around the world. Erika and Ty read every one of your comments and find great support in them. We are simply blown away by the amount of love, empathy and concern that you’ve shown. Having just returned from NY, I can tell you that you are making a difference. God can do the impossible. We have only to ask. Please keep asking. Grandma Barb.
Thank you, Matt, for keeping us informed. Andy and I are constantly checking on Peter’s progress. We’re so happy to hear things are headed in the right direction…we’ll keep on praying- thinking of you all.
Each day Peter we wait here at EPI where I work for news of your progress – then I text Jake Johnson where he works (Grandview) which is pretty far from me – way past your house and today after I sent the text I’m positive I heard him cheering – WOW!!!! I think it was something like GO PETE MAN _ YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOO!!!!
I can’t yell very loud at work so I just keep praying every minute of every day – along with my friends here –
Ty and Erika – WE DO BELIEVE!!!!!!
MANY Hugs and much love
Johnsons
What wonderful news: wiggling toes! Good job, Peter!
YES!!!! Pete, You are the man!!!! Our prayers continue but what wonderful news your Uncle Matt has shared.
Dave, Cindy, Sam and Andrew
Peter you are awesome!!! You have strength that I can only dream of. I keep praying everyday for you and your family. Much love and support each and everyday is sent your way!
Lisa
Way To Go Peter- keep it going My Little Buddy
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you are on you way back…
Keep the Prayers up- They are working
Love The Cohen family
Peter, Erika and Ty,
You have our continued prayers and love. You are in our thoughts every waking moment and we are so thankful for any bits of good news.
And for Matt, I’m sure you know what a gift this website is for Ty, Erika and Peter, but it is also a great gift for all of us who care about them so much.
Love from Okeys
Peter,
Keep it up little guy ! As we have said once again you are an amazing fighter and this seems to be moving in the right direction yahoo. Our prayers will continue and our support never ending. Keep those little squeezes coming Pete.
Hugs to you all
Dean, Denise ,Blake ,Bren ,& Tiffany
Peter and Family,
Way to go Peter!
We continue to pray for you each and every day.
God Bless you all!
Sheila, TJ, Josh and Madison Ask
Yahoo Peter!
Keep working those same little miracles every second of every minute of every day. It is a battle worth fighting and you are surely the toughest warrior ever to cross paths with the path thing and some stinky old lung problem. Keep up the fight friend.
God’s Blessings Always
The Bastians
Way to go Peter. You are still the all star on your team. I cannot wait to name your the most valuable player EVER. I am leaving for a couple of days but I know I will be out for walks so I will tell god to watch what an all star you are. Keep it going ,take care mom, dad, mary, and elle you need as much energy. You are all in so many friends, and families prayers. Fondly Diane
Many prayers being offered up for you, Peter!
Keep up the teriffic work!
God Bless You!
The Hammer’s
Vic Sara Jenny Daniel and Mary
Thanking God for every small step you take forward…
Shannon, Brian and Eli Wilson
Way to go, Peter! We are so proud of you.
Continued prayers,
Dave, Andi, Jesse and Bailey
So happy to read things are progressing in the positive direction. I know you can’t wait till the day they remove that respirator!! Good news on the pathology report…oh, Peter, you are such a little fighter and so brave. People from all over are praying for you, Peter, and for all your family. Do we believe in miracles….YES!!!
Love from Las Vegas!
The Wade’s
One additional note as I just read Grandma Hanson’s note. Thanks to Uncle Matt for setting up this GREAT website. It has made it possible for many to know what’s happening with Peter and letting us all send words of encouragement to your family. Thanks again, Matt, for always taking the time to post these updates.
Dee
WE ARE PRAYING. BMC PEDIATRICS.
Again, although you don’t me, I continue to check your progress. I was so happy to read about your successful day…keep ’em coming. Slow and steady, you will win this race. I am originally from Brainerd and read about you in the Brainerd Dispatch. You are an inspiration…you have made me value life, my health, and my family more. Keep Fighting…you are tougher than Joe Mauer!
I don’t think there is much to say, other than we are thinking of you. There are SO many people pulling for Peter and hopefully he and you both can get strength from that as well. Please take care and know you are all first on our minds.
Dear Peter,
We read your webpage daily and it’s so nice to hear the positive news today! You are in our thoughts and prayers every single day….
Erik and Kelly Westrum
Keep fighting Pete. You are an amazing little boy who has taught us so much about fighting against the hard times in life.Your whole family loves you. Can’t wait to come back out to see you. I love you Uncle Tito
Awesome News…..I just got chills reading the update!
Peter……be patient….fight hard and know how many people are praying their hearts out for you to get better………
(Most of Edina!!!)
Erika and Ty…..We pray for your strength!! Hoping the good news today will give you peace to get the needed rest you deserve.
Love you all!
The Hollways
Mary, Bill, Billy , Mike and Molly who turned 15 two days ago……that would mean almost 14 years past Neuroblastoma Diagnisis!!!!!!
Miracles surround us!!!!!!!!
Way to go Pete-man!! That update just gave me the chills!! You are a little fighter!
Keep up the good work!
Jill
Hi Peter, Ty and Erika
As I said before we will take every little baby step we get and move in the right direction. Way to go Peter, you little bundle of strength. I believe you get some of your strength from all the love around you. I hope that some time you will get to read all these emails to see just how many people love and care for you. Which is easy to do once they meet you, you are such a loveable little guy.
Well take care my friend and we will keep praying and praying for you.
Baby steps…are huge.
Love ya
Jill S.
Yahoooo! Keep wiggling those little toesies Peter! We’re so happy to hear of the continued upward progress – God is great!
Continued prayers from Brainerd,
Lori, Cary, Luke, Brooke and Erica Swanson
P.S. Thank you Matt for keeping us so close to Pete and the entire family. The circle of friends and support expands daily through your messages!
SSSWWWEEEEEEETTTT!!!! Way to go Peter. Such a fighter you are. The thoughts and prayers continue from Plymouth.
Kristi, Bob and Jack Brandt
Dear Peter, Erika and Ty.
We are so pleased to hear that you are doing better every day. We were praying for you over the weekend and will continue to do so.
Lots of love and big hugs to you all and your families.
Susanne, Seth and Max….XXXXXXXXX
Way to go Peter!!!! Everyone here at Lakes Dental Care is praying for you. We know what a fighter you are. You are headed in the right direction!!! Keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr.’s Beasley, Olson, Spitzley, Hennies and Staff
Great News Peter…….
You are a fighter and so are your parents and family.
Still praying.
Bob and Karen
Fabulous!
Hi Eigner Family….
I have been reading the updates on your little Peter every day. While I only know of you through a business relationship with Erika, you have no idea how often my family thinks and prays for all of you.
By the sound of things, you have such a wonderful extended family. Just know that beyond that family, there are countless folks (some you know well, and some like me that you don’t) that are pulling for you.
My family sends hugs and prayers to all of you.
TJ and Tiffany Gustin, along with Thomas and Raija
Eigner family, we are thinking and praying for Peter here in the Duluth area and I will be talking to our Trooper’s Association in regurads to the benifit fund. Grandma Mary, I have been keeping updated through this site and stay strong. I still want to set up a visit and give Peter some trooper gifts. Trooper Neil Dickenson District 2700 (Duluth) Minnesota State Patrol.
Thank you Matt for this great website and for all the updates. I never knew I had OCD until this site came into my life! Many, many prayers continue for Peter and his family. There is strength in numbers and Peter has a large army.
Praying for many more positive updates,
Lara Parkin
What good news! I so glad to read Matt’s update today. I know that there is a way to go, but all our prayers are being answered. Keep up the good work and stay strong. God Bless, Cheryl Bailey
Peter, we read about your progress everyday, and our thoughts and prayers are continuous. Hearing of your positive steps simply makes the day. Keep it up!
Dear Ty and Erika: Your mom has been keeping me posted on Peter’ s progress. Glad to hear of the positive neuro response. He sounds as if he is holding his own. My prayers are with you all. I’m sure grandma will enjoy caring for Ellie. Sincerely Bonnie {Best Friends from college]