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All Is Well

This is just a quick update to let you know that Peter’s progress continues. Yesterday was another good day. Peter is being slowly weaned from the vent and some of the many drugs, but the difference isn’t visible yet (other than the removal of the paralytic). The doctors and nurses are very excited by his progress.

I don’t know when he could be removed from the vent completely and it really doesn’t matter much, as long as he does get off the vent eventually. The prayers and support are definitely working. Our slogan for almost a year now has been “Do You Believe in Miracles?”. The fact that the word ‘miracles’ is plural is especially ideal, since we need two: Complete recovery from cancer and complete recovery from ARDS. Keep on believing.

32 Replies to “All Is Well”

  1. Thank you , Matt for the good news. The progress continues and all of you are so strong and brave. I will continue to pray for all of you. God Bless, Cheryl Bailey

  5. Great news. We have many praying for you. Know that we think about you every day.
    Aloha,
    The Mersburgh’s from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

  6. YES, YES we DO believe in Miracles and the power of prayer.
    Thanks for the update and more good news.
    Love,
    Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose

  7. Peter ~
    I will never stop believing…. it’s kind of ironic- because just yesterday Emily was sitting on my lap and she was kind of fiddling around with my “peter bracelet”. She asked me when I take it off…. and I explained to her that I never take mine off…. she then asked how long I was going to wear it… and I told her that I would wear it until the day that Peter is all better. She thought for a minute and then softly said, “That’s a good idea… cuz that means that we will always believe.” So, yes… as she so eloquently spoke, “we will ALWAYS believe!!”
    I am thrilled to hear that “All is Well”… that’s all we could ask for at this point! Those are the kind of headlines we like to see! 🙂 With each passing day that can be described as “well” – we are brought that much closer to the day when the two miracles currently being asked to happen – WILL happen!!
    It’s best to let things heal slowly – and, Uncle Matt is right, it doesn’t matter when you get off the vent… just as long as you get off it. You’re body will let you know when it’s ready. Just continue working on those baby steps and let the huge strides come when they’re ready! We are soooo incredibly happy to read about each baby step you take … I am not sure what our reactions will be when you take a ginormous leap some day! You might hear us squealing all the way to NYC!
    If I am remembering things correctly – we are a day away from the day that we learned that Peter had cancer. It’s still really weird to say that outloud. “Peter has cancer.” It has been a hell of a year for Peter…. his mommy & daddy, his sisters… all of his family, actually- because when someone you love so dearly is hurting, it makes us all hurt. Peter has been through some awfully difficult situations this last year. And, certainly ones that he would have done just fine without!! But since we can’t control God’s plan – we have to take what He gives us and deal with it. Peter- let me tell you, you have ‘dealt’ with this better than I would ever have imagined. … and so much better than I ever would have if I had been in the same situation. You have taught us umpteen lessons – so much more than any classroom lecture ever could. I think your Uncle Tito summed it up pretty good when he mentioned his “pity potty” day. I think we’ve all had those moments. I know I do – almost daily!! Whenever things just seem to “suck” or “stink” …. or whenever I am feeling sorry for myself, or cringing at the dust in my house… I really do think of Peter (or Ty & Erika) and then I realize that dust doesn’t matter! When the girls are fighting with one another over something petty… I first lose my patience with them -and then I settle down and remind myself to choose my battles. I often say to them, “Look at you two fight! Do you know what Peter is going through right now??? Do you know what he wouldn’t give to be at home right now playing with Kate & Ellie….and here you two are fighting!!?!!!” I think the silver lining that I have found this last year is that we need to stop and realize the TRULY important things in life. And who would have thought that a 5 year old would be my teacher?
    Now that I have taken up way more than my allotted space, I want to say once again, Peter – that I love you so much… and I will never stop believing! You are such a fighter… your will and determintion are enviable. Stay strong, my friend. Keep wiggling your toes and using that ET finger….we look forward to another day of everything being “well.”
    With all our love and prayers~
    Jenni, Ryan, Emily, Lily & Parker

    P.S. I sure do miss Kate & Ellie too! We hope to see them at daycare again soon. HUgs and kisses to my Chubba and my Ellie-Bellie.

  8. Never underestimate the power of prayer and positive thinking!! All of you are amazing! We continue to pray.

    The Hoppe family

  9. Thanks Matt for the updates.

    Pete, you are AWESOME! You’ve been challenged more than the average bear, and just keep putting up a great fight. We’re all in your corner, and keep you and your folks in our prayers, daily.

    Ty and Erica, keep the faith! God Bless.

  10. Wow, Peter’s steady progress is impressive! Even though it might not be visible YET, it will be soon. You are all in our prayers throughout the day each day.

    “With God, all things are possible.”

    Freemans

  11. Peter~

    We already knew that you were amazing! I’m sure that once your feeling better, that you will be playing skee- ball and winning tons of points in no time. We always look to you and your journey when were feeling down with Logan, and know everthings going to be o.k. because of you. We thank you for your courage, inspritation, and fight. Your amazing!!!! Keep fighting, and we’ll keep believeing in miracles!

    All our love~ Ryan, Megan and Logan

  12. Eigners-

    What great news about Peter’s progress! God is all about the
    miracles, I will keep praying for family.

    Shannon Haugh

  15. We are thinking about you every day Eigners, stay positive and focus on the love and support of all you’re friends and family – we’re all behind you guys and can’t wait to see Peter back in action.

  16. We all do believe in miracles……… Peter, what a hero you are….THUMBS UP ! Keep up the strong fight, little tiger.

  18. Once again – Uncle Matt, thank you for keeping us in the know! It is so warming to hear the progress continues with wee steps. Pete – you are absolutely phenominal!! Such a strong little fighter; one can only imagine what you will accomplish in your adult life!!

    Thinking of you all – love and prayers!
    Peg & Ron

  20. Team Eigners,

    Praying and Believing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep the faith and stay strong. Peter you keep showing us that miracles do happen – thank you!

    Bless you all,
    Nancy, Bryan , Jake and Abby Bushey

  21. Pet man, aunt melissa and I can’t stop thinking about you so we thought we would say hi before we fell asleep. Have a great night give a thumb squeeze to your mom and dad for us. The boys all said a prayer for you, they can’t wait to take the pontoon to the honey hole and catch some serious fish.

    Love, Uncle Tito and Aunt Melissa

  22. Wow! Some great news! More Miracles, Peter you are truly a special individual with some incredible angels watching over you (not just your parents!).

    Hearing you respond as you have been to your parents is such an exhilrating feeling, we get goosebumps just hearing about it. Keep reading Erika! Keep wrestiling Ty! Peter, what a wonderful family you have, how strong you all are.

    We are waiting each day to hear more great news from New York. You are always in our prayers. Peter, you had the kids so worried about you for awhile, and hearing you squeeze moms hand and raise you wrestiling finger sends smiles up and down the Enebak family.

    You are all awesome! Keep up the great work! And continue the miracles.

    The Enebaks

  23. This little boy is amazing. The progress in the past few days leaves me speechless!!!

    Our prayers continue!! Gooooooooooooooo, PETER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    – The Swenson’s

  24. We have probably never met. But this blog address was passed along to me and my family by someone who has asked us to keep Peter in our prayers. I pray for Peter each and every night and check in on the little fighter’s progress every morning. I am thrilled to hear that all continures to be well and just wanted to let you know that the prayers and the faith in Peter’s full recovery reach far beyond the circle of friends and family. We believe.

  26. Skate Peter Skate! Sounds like you are gliding smoothly to what your team will call a “Big Win”!!

    Thinking of you and your family everyday and can’t wait to hear more news from your famous sports castor! You Uncle Matt does such a great job and when you look back at all the people cheering you on, I bet you will think you had the best team possible!

  28. WE DO Believe! And we will continue to keep believing and praying for you Peter and Family! Lots of prayers and love to you all,

    The Westrums

  29. Wonderful news! Remember that all we really need to do is breath–the rest all takes care of itself. God bless the eigner team.

  31. Good news Peter!!!
    I come to this site every day and am always amazed at the good news that I read!! Keep fighting and healing everyday, little by little!
    Our thoughts and prayers are continuous! Have a great weekend!!
    Love and hugs from The Olson’s
    Lisa Ty Paige Drew & Hallsey

  32. Go Peter Go!

    We believe in you and always add you in our goodnight prayers.

    Lots of love,
    Jay, Elizabeth & Evan Scott

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