I have news to share on a few topics today.
Peter Eigner Benefit Upcoming – Save the Date
There is a benefit upcoming at Legends Golf Club on October 27th, at 6:00 PM. There will be more details and sign up information to follow, but it sounds like a nice party is brewing. Spread the word.
If you would like to donate a silent auction or prize item, please contact and/or send to:
Linda Krueger
13503 Eveleth Way
Apple Valley, MN 55124
612.719.9198 (cell)
Peter’s Progress
Peter is continually inching forward during his time at home. Ty and Erika hope for good test results this week (Erika and Peter are leaving for NYC tomorrow) and a successful round of antibody treatment next week. If that holds true, then perhaps they can ease him into school when he returns. Peter remains excited for school. His teacher has been kind enough to send home some of the work that his classmates are doing so he’s been learning at home. And a few times this week he’s been up early on his own — at 7:15 AM — and approached Erika asking, “Is this the time I have to wake up for school?”
He’s eating a little better and gaining some strength. His legs must be getting a little strength, because he’s been skating three or four times with his dad and sister, Ellie. Ty convinced him to use his pusher, instead of his stick, so skating is possible. He’s loving it and it makes him bend his knees and work some muscles.
Peter’s Friends
Peter and family have met some amazing people throughout his battle with NB. These friends, their families, and their larger networks have been a crucial support system for the Eigner’s and Peter over the past year. Now some of Peter’s friends need the thoughts and prayers of Peter’s People. Please see their sites for specific updates.
Mary Virnig
Peter’s friend throughout treatment at the U of M. She’s out west in San Francisco now. She was in SF for a consultation as is back in MN. Mary’s NB is being all to stubborn.
Erik Ludwinski
Another Minnesotan and true veteran of the battle. Now 21, Erik was first diagnosed in 1991, and was cancer free for 13 years before relapse. He recently learned that the cancer is progressing.
Jacob Cohen
Jacob has been an inspiration and his family has been a tremendous support. Jacob has been cancer free for a long time, but he’s battling residual effects today. He has a detached retina in his good eye that is being operated on this morning.
Peter–you look beyond cute skating with your pusher. Mary’s website at caring bridge is marycatherinevirnig. San Francisco was rather disheartening and so she is back with Dr. Weigel and company to plan what will happen next. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and know that you are close to our hearts as well. Mary loves school and hopes that you get a chance to go soon. I think that it is wonderful that you are so excited about school! Good luck in New York–we may be headed there soon. Ann
Peter, we are so happy to hear you have been able to get out on the ice! We continue to pray for your strength to come back, for healing, for favorable testing this week, and for you to be able to go to school.
We also pray for your friends, Mary, Erik, and Jacob.
God bless you all!
The Swansons
Lori, Cary, Luke, Brooke and Erica
I should have none that you were way more computer savvy that I am–I didn’t realize until after I had posted that all you have to do is click on the names and the other websites are available–ain’t technology grand! Thanks for keeping all of us up to date on Peter and for remembering all of the other NB families. Ann
Peter – I very much loved getting a little hug from you at Jenni’s today!! I’m so happy you got to play with some of the daycare kids for a day! Now, off on another airplane ride for you. We’ll certainly be thinking about you while you are away. Good luck with your doctor visits – we’ll look forward to hearing how everything is going!!
Papa and Monga
Peter, I will see you tomorrow morning before you catch your flight to NY. I expect you to be wearing GREEN and GOLD tomorrow in honor of my Packers——-that’s the least you can do for me. And tell Ellie that she is in biiiiiiiig trouble for telling me that my Packers stink!! I am going to chase her down and tickle her until she takes those words back. Well I’ll see you tomorrow. Love Gramma Mary
We will be thinking of you as you head to NY and the testing. As always, you are in our prayers, Peter. Glad to hear you were on skates again. Our 2nd grader is getting ready for another mite season, I am sure you will be there soon!!
Love
Steve, Glenda, Josh, Megan and Jacob.
Peter, Good Luck with all your tests in NY and hope you and your Mom have a safe plane trip. Keep eating lots and you will get so much stronger day by day. Your picture skating just shows that you are doing so much better and soon will be gliding across the ice like the champ you are.
Arent those Packers awesome !!! Brett Favre deserves everything, he is one of the greatest quarterbacks ever. Oh, guess you probably dont want to hear about the Pack do you??? haha
We will be looking forward to hearing how things are going for you. God Bless and your angels will be right there watching over you.
Hugs to mom and dad and ellie and kate too.
Love,
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose
Peter – Good Luck in NY!! We are all praying for great test results!
You look awesome on those skates!!! Keep eating so you can keep that stregth up, and you will be back to school in no time.
Take care Eigners!
Jill
Way to go Peter !!!!
It must have felt wonderful for you to be back on the ice again……
We know that you’re back in New York now with your mom………once your tests are done, you’ll head home and start school. Hang in there Peter…..you can do anything.
Love,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
Hi Peter~
I feel pretty lucky that I got to spend the entire day with you yesterday! (and not to mention, this was YOUR request!!) Thanks for choosing me as the person you wanted to spend your time with….
I enjoyed our little talks yesterday. You certainly are a brave…. smart…. wise…. little guy. You have this whole world sitting in the palms of your hands – and you are going to make everybody on this planet better for having known you. You fill us up with love…. with faith… with the power of belief…. and with trust that anything is possible.
We hope your plane ride was smooth and hassle free. (Yesterday you kept telling me that plane rides are “boring” so I hope mom made it as fun for you as she could!! :)) We pray for all things good as you endure the rounds of testing again. I know you’re not scared – and that makes all the difference in the world!
Kate & Ellie are here today. Ellie keeps excitedly telling me that she’s going to “New Yoke” —- and the way she says it, you’d think she was a true New Yorker – she certainly has the accent down! 🙂 We hope you all have a GREAT weekend as you be-bop around the big city!
With much love and prayers for good news in New York~
Jenni ~ Ryan ~ Emily ~ Lily ~ Parker
P.S. Sorry I wasn’t the greatest pitcher yesterday…. good thing “Uncle Darren” was there to be my relief pitcher! Man – you really have a great swing!! 🙂
Good Luck with this round in New York! We are constantly pulling and praying for you.
The Bastians
Hi Peter,
I still follow every step that you take and keep praying that you stay on this great road to recovery. This is a busy week here with all of the Homecoming events going on including the BIG football game on Saturday. I don’t know if you will be back then, but if not, I will be thinking of you every time that we “pass the jerky”. Have a great week, Peter, and I will see you soon.
“The Jerky Man”
Peter & All,
Stopping in to wish you a safe and successful trip to New York! We keep you in our thoughts and prayers always.
Matt, Karen, Ryan and Kate (NB warrior) Jacobs
Hello Eigner’s,
I hope things are going well in New York. How was the flight? I bet it is very beautiful there this time of year!! Hopefully you will get the chance to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the changing of the season. We are thinking of you as you endure yet another round of tests.
It was great to hear that you have been on the ice Peter, I bet that made you really happy!!!! It is getting to be that time of year again. I am looking forward to the hockey season. The MN WILD open tonight, are you planning on watching part of the game?
DO you have your Halloween costume yet…….
Hope to see you soon, Take care and safe travels home!
Love and prayers from the Olson’s
Ty, Lisa, Paige, Drew & Hallsey