On Friday around noon Peter was moved out of the ICU and back to Memorial Sloan Kettering across the street. The staff at the hospital had been calling to the ICU repeatedly for the past two weeks for updates on his progress. So when Peter rolled back into their care looking no worse for the wear, they were stunned and ecstatic. He left two weeks earlier as their sickest patient.
I’m back in Minneapolis now, but from the sounds of it, Peter’s gathering a real head of steam. The nausea and vomiting continued into Friday evening, but it has passed. He’s starting to speak more and this morning he walked to the bathroom. With nurses’ assistance, he got out of bed, took a modest 6 or 8 strides to the bathroom and then over to a chair, where he is sitting now. In the chair he’s playing baseball with his parents and Auntie G. He’s the Twins and he’s battling the Yankees. He was pitching to Jeter and over the phone he told me that the score was 9 to 6 and the Twins are winning.
If that isn’t a sign of the same old Peter returning to us, I don’t know what is. He’s not out of the woods yet, but this episode has all the makings of the miracle we asked for. While the cancer battle wages on in the background as a long miracle in the making, Peter has thus far thwarted a quick and deadly strike of ARDS. Survival is a miracle in itself, but ARDS can cause many other problems; His blood carbon dioxide levels were so high at first that brain damage could result. So far there aren’t any signs of collateral complications.
On a side note, I picked up the t-shirts over a week ago, but this is my first day at home since. So I’m starting to package up the orders now for delivery this week. They’re coming! Promise.
Thank the Lord Peter continues to progress !! This is a Great report and
I am so excited to see the moving Back Positive… We conntinue to Pray for a Full recovery..
Love
The Cohen family
Oh my Gosh! You are simply, absolutely, unequivically, totally, without a doubt the most AMAZING child on the face of this earth! God has completley put you here for some terrific reason. For some reason unbeknownst to me, He threw us all for a real loop a couple weeks ago …. but through it all, He stayed at your side and His grace helped you through one of the toughest times in your life. Thank you God. If this isn’t a miracle – then I guess I don’t know what one is.
This is incredible, my friend! Out of the ICU…. w-a-l-k-i-n-g to the bathroom (!!!!!!!!!), playing baseball with mom & dad! Wow. I think I am actually speechless. 🙂 I think I will just end this with a big “thumbs up” and a huge “WAY TO GO, PETER!” You rock, buddy! 🙂
Have a WONDERFUL weekend! I love you & miss you SO MUCH!
Ty & Erika! YESSSSSSS! I’ll bet you two are smiling and loving every minute of this great day! What a kid you have! Hugs to both of you, too!
Love, Jenni – Ryan – Emily – Lily & Parker
Oh man is this good news. I am so happy for all of you, my goose bumps have goose bumps. Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you have a day with continued happiness and full speed ahead.
We continue to think of all of you all the time and pray continuously.
Way to Go Peter, you little fighter.
Love and Prayers
Jill S
What fantastic news,
Uncle Ed and I are doing “the dance of joy”. You are quite the guy Peter.
Keep on fighting….you are a winner.
Love,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Great news for us to wake up to here in Hawaii. Miracles can happen.
Aloha,
The Mersburgh’s
Dear Peter,
This is awesome news to read!!! Molly checks everyday to see how you are doing…I am so glad to hear you were able to walk to the bathroom. You will be back running the bases in no time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Peter!! Take good care of yourself. Lots of people have been prayng for you!!!!
Love,
The Hollway\’s
Bill, Mary, Billy , Mike and Molly
What wonderful news. GOD IS GREAT !!! I knew he was listening to all of us. Keep up the good work Peter while we are all praying for you to help you through all you have had to and will have to deal with.
Mom and Dad must be so proud of you and dancing for joy at your quick progress.
We DO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
Love,
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose
It’s not Tito it’s aunt Melissa and I just want to to tell you just how special you are. Your progress makes all of our days better. We are thinking of you, and always praying. Buzz says “Hi Pete man ,I love you”
big kiss
Melissa Buzz Cole Quinn and Van
DITTO !!! to all of the above posts! WOW! I feel speechless – you are such a special little man!
Peg & Ron
Pete,
You are truly and amazing little guy! Wow…..love reading Uncle Matt’s words about YOU!! Prayer is powerful! God continues to Bless you and your family,
Love ya,
The Westrums
Peter,
You sure know how to make someone smile! Way to go young man!!! I ran into a gentleman at the gym today who was wearing one of your bracelets. I asked how he knew you and he said that he didn’t. He explained that he had worked at your benefit at Apple Place, and has been wearing his bracelet ever since. I told him about the challenges you’ve faced this month, and how great you’re doing in spite of it all. He said he believed in miracles. I agreed.
Jake and Callie raced last weekend in the MiracleKids Tri. It was a cold, rain soaked event, but they still raced hard for you, and all the other cancer kids in Minnesota. They had to write the name of a cancer kid on their leg and race in honor of them. You can probably guess whose name I wrote! Peter, thanks for helping to show my kids that anything is possible, even miracles!
With love,
Amy, Rich, Jake, Callie & Kira Peterson
What a fabulous update. I have goose bumps all over. Erika and Ty we can see those smiles all the way back to Minnesota. Peter you are the all-star keep up the good work.
Marvelous news, the move out of ICU! One step after another, you’re getting your strong muscles back, Peter! To the rest of Peter’s family: support and love continue to be with you.
Peter –
What a wonderful update! It makes us all very happy to know that you are doing so much better. It is very nice and sunny shiney here. I am sure that it has something to do with the radiant glows coming from NY because you have come so far.
The boys have been praying very hard for you and ask for updates every day! It sure seems that our prayers are being answered!
Noah says, “HI” and we wish you many more bright days ahead. Keep fighting!
The Scherpings
Good news Peter!!!! Checking on you everyday and so happy to hear you are feeling better everyday!!!
Love
Glenda Steve Josh Megan and Jacob
WELCOME BACK Pete! You surely had us scared–we are so glad you are beating the Yankees! We’re crossing our fingers you will be back home really soon!
Love and hugs to you, your mom and dad,
Sully and Dick
Such good news! We can’t tell you how happy we are to hear that you’re doing well Peter–we keep you in our prayers and think of you often.
Hang in there, kid!
Love,
Pastor Chris, Tammy, Alex & Kaitlynn
Whoa! We could hardly believe our eyes when we read today’s blog. Pete, you are indeed blessed! Those angels have been working overtime. We’re still praying…
Hugs,
Mike and Peg
Hey Peter, You should have seen Ellie’s face this morning when you said Hi to her on the phone. Her face just lite up with a big smile and tonight just before she fell asleep she said “Gramma Mary Peter can talk now, he said Hi to me.” She is always thinking about you. And Kate loves you to. She always looks at your picture on the frig and says Peteeeeee. Your sisters are doing well and we are having fun but the most fun will happen the day you come back to MN. I am soooo thrilled that the old Peter is back and doing well.
Love Gramma Mary
Good to hear buddy!!!!! Glad your playing baseball agian!! hope you win! Keep on going bud! Love you tons!
Always Anna Johnson
Wow….what GREAT news!! Peter, you continue to amaze us with your drive to get well and get on with life…so amazing for such a young boy. Your voice will get stronger with time…isn’t it great to be able to talk and walk a little again! When I think of how far you’ve come the past couple of weeks I can hardly believe it. Keep up the great job, Peter.
Best Wishes from Las Vegas!
We are so thrilled to learn of Peters recovery from ICU!! Way to go Peter!! You are one tough kid! We are sending you lots of prayers and get well wishes. Lots of love from the Holm family.
WOW! We are dancing in the streets in Brainerd! Keep it up Pete>
Great news Peter … keep whooping Auntie G in those baseball games.
Love from all of us in Milwaukee.
Great News, we are all happy for you. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Keep up the good work
Bob and Karen
Thank you God is all we can say. God bless you Pete and your family. May you continue to get better and stronger with each passing day. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Way to fight champ!
Love,
The Sullivan Family
Hi Peter,
Way to go Catptain!!! We knew you’d get through that rough spot. Keep breathing deep breaths, and playing all the baseball games you can!! I’m still raising money for you little man, so I am going to have to run hard, because you have tons and tons of people in the Eden Prairie, Minnetonka area following you and praying for you. We have a Captain arm band here for you and will send it to you in NYC, because remember, this is your team, from Minnesota and Beyond and YOU are the Captain, and the best one ever at that.
I wish you could have seen cousin Macy’s pig tails in her hair today….they were sticking straight up off her head, you would have gotten a giggle out of them.
Rest lots, laugh lots, and give mom and dad lots of love too.
Praying continues in EP!!
The Nahorski’s
Dear Eigners,
First, off the vent; now, out of the ICU….these are huge steps in the right direction. Oh, what you all have been through in the last two weeks. Our hearts and prayers continue to be with you.
Freemans
Dear Eigners,
Great to hear the progress Peter is making. I think of you guys often and will continue to pray for progress. Sounds like you got a real “tough guy”, a perfect fit for a hockey player.
The Blaine Hockey family continues to send prayers and best wishes as well….keep fighting Pete.
Aus family
Dear Eigners,
This is just fantastic news YAHOO! We were all excited about you getting off the vent and now you surprise us with standing up and getting to move back across the street out of ICU we are just thrilled for all of you. Keep up the progress and our prayers will continue for a quick recovery so you can come home soon.
Hugs ,
Dean, Denise, Blake, Bren & Tiffany
Wow!!! What progress you have made!! I haven’t been able to check the site for a couple days, so I was so happy to hear you are out of ICU. Keep up the good work, Peter! We continue to pray for you and your family, We hope to have you home again soon. We believe!!!
Love you all,
LaCoe, Dan, Gavin, and Lucas
Hey Peter–Mary was at the fair and she said the food was great. So it is time for you to get out of bed and start eating greasy french fries, cheese curds, turkey drumsticks, chocolate sandwiches on a stick, sweet Martha’s cookies and milk. This is the time of year when ambrosia comes on a stick. Take care. Ann Hoechst
Pete – you are the ultimate Super Hero! The good news is so welcome!
Baron is sitting next to me as I write this. We just came in from a long walk, then Bug and Baron had an exhausting game of tug-of-war. He always lets her win, even though she only weighs about 12 pounds. Baron is a gentleman!
Keep up the good work!
Deb Lee
Hi Peter,
You a one amazing young man and I am so proud of you for hanging in there and listening and doing everything that the doctors, nurses, mom and dad have asked you to do. I would like to say that “I didn’t expect anything less”, but that may be a bit strong. I just feel honored to have a buddy like you. You really are my inspiration. Keep up the good work Peter and you will home sooner than they expect.
“the jerky man”
Peter~
You are so amazing! Eating, walking, and with no extra tubes anywhere! We are so proud of you and everything you have done. Keep up the good work, and continue to heal those lungs. As your uncle says we will soon continue the battle against the NB, and beat that too!
Ty and Erika~ You guys are such an inspriation to us, please know we are here for anything you need! We really do hope to visit with you again when your back in Minnesota. You guys are doing such an amazing job keeping your heads high for Peter, and we know he’s such a fighter because of you guys and all you have taught him. Keep the faith.
All our love and prayers~ Ryan, Megan, and Logan