Even though we had our first sighting of snow yesterday I can tell you that the entire family is very excited to be home. We are again trying our best to get back into some kind of normal routine. Although with three children five and under, Normal and Routine do not usually go together. Peter is back at school and really enjoying it, Ellie also goes two days a week and Kate demands to go into school when Erika or I drop off Peter or Ellie. As Uncle Matt said, the trip to NYC turned out to be not much of anything, but we still made the best of it. We are not dissappointed that Peter did not get the stents put in, being that his kidney function even though decreased is still fine. His blood pressure has come down to the “high end” of normal, and after all his body has been through we can live with that. Peter looks great, is eating very well, has very good energy and is starting to fill out again. We look at all those things as very positive. Peter and I did get a chance to go to New York Presbyterian Hospital and see some of the Doctors and Nurses who did such a fantastic job. It is a very humbling feeling thanking someone for helping save your son’s life. As it is just as humbling saying “thanks” to all of you for your generosity, love, support, prayers and caring. We are truly very fortunate and would not have been able to get to this point without all of you. This past Saturday Peter, Erika, Troy, Michelle, Gramma Mary, Matt, Michele, Gramma Poopster, Grampa Poopster and I attended the Childrens Cancer Research Fund Gala and had a great time. Peter looked great in his tux and fancy hair! We are so proud of him for not only his butterfly drawing, but for how he has handled this whole thing and what he will become in the future. Well I won’t ramble, I just wanted to touch base prior to next Monday when hockey starts and the ROUTINE really gets fun!
Ty
So happy to hear things are getting back to semi normal with all of you. We hope and pray that things keep going well. Sounds like you managed to have some fun in NYC, meeting Jerry and all.
Peter must be so happy to be in school and catching up with his friends. Ellie and Kate are really happy too having everyone home.
Thanks for the update Ty and hope your hockey season goes well.
You all hang in there and know that we are always thinking of you and praying for Peters complete recovery.
Love,
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose
Dear Ty, Erika, Peter & girls,
We are so happy that all is going so well . Peter keep up the good work at school . We are so glad you can get a routine going at home even if its hectic at times its all so worth it . Hope to see you all soon at the rink .
Dean, Denise ,Bren & Tiffany
Sounds like the best medicine for Peter is exactly what he is getting…school, family, home, good food….all the normal things all kids should enjoy!! Good for you, Peter!! Prayers coming your way for continued time at home.
Love
Steve Glenda Josh Megan and Jacob
Thanks for the update, Ty- we think about all of you daily. We’re glad to hear you’re home and Peter’s in school. You’re in our prayers.
I am so happy that things are getting back to normal for all of you!! Back to school, and back to playing some hockey. Peter you are one amazing kid!!
Stay strong, and we will keep all of you in our prayers!!
Jill
Ty, Peter and family,
What great news!!! Being home regardless of order or routine always feels better!! I am glad that you are able to be in school every day Peter! I bet you’re having lots of fun catching up with your friends. They probably love hearing all your stories and cool things you’ve been doing in all of your travels.
You take care and keep getting healthy. We are looking forward to seeing you at the hockey arena wearing your “Warrior Blues” and cheering for the team!
Ty & Erika- looking forward to seeing you also and so happy that your life is able to stabalize for awhile. Your family is incredible, I can only imagine what you have all been through and am amazed at your strength.
God Bless you all and so glad that your HOME!
See you at the rink!
The Olson’s
Ty, Lisa, Paige, Drew, & Hallsey
Peter, Ty and Erika,
Welcome home! It was so great to read your latest post. May this be the beginning of a long road of more “normal” days ahead. We are humbled to be a part of your journey, if only in countless thoughts and prayers. God bless your amazing and beautiful family!
Love,
Amy, Rich, Jake, Callie & Kira
Dear Eigners,
It is good to hear that Peter is in school and enjoying it. What a champion he is. At our house we call “normal” “controlled chaos” or our “optimal rut”. We continue to pray that all of you will be able to establish a well deserved “optimal rut”. As a parent of two healthy teenagers I cannot begin to understand what you have been going through with Peter while still trying to be present for Kate and Ellie. You either don’t realize it or out of your humility won’t admit it but as a family the five of you with Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles are all an inspiration. Keep on keeping on. Your love and your faith and the love and faith of all who support you will give you the strength you need to continue to fight the “Path Thing”
Best of luck with your season Ty. My daughter skates in the first game of the girls’ season on Friday. I’ll bet Peter is excited about the new season.
Cindy
Dear Eigner Family,
I continue to check Peter’s site often and am always inspired by your abilities to maintain the family routine in the midst of such chaos! So happy to hear that Peter is doing well and has been able to attend school. We just had our first baby on the 21st of October; and I now realize the tremendous responsibility and joy that comes with being a parent. (Not to mention the lack of sleep 🙂 Ty, good luck to you this hockey season. Peter, keep fighting. Erika, you are an inspiration to a new Mom! Best wishes, Kim, Kyle and Emerson Rose
Hey Peter!! How about some pictures of you in your snazzy tuxedo!!??
We are so happy for you that you can finally be home for awhile and get to go to school!! Routine is not such a bad thing! :o)
Our prayers continue for you!!
We’re so glad to hear that Peter is doing well, and that things may finally settle down for awhile for you all. I’ll bet “routine” never felt so good!
Peter – I bet you looked very handsome and grown up in that tux! Do you have any pictures to post for us? We’re all so glad you’re able to get back into school and that you’re eating well and you’ve got energy.
Our prayers for continued recovery and strength,
The Swansons
Cary, Lori, Luke, Brooke, Erica
Whoo hoo! A tuxedo! Well, I think we need to see photos of you, Peter, all decked out, lookin’ fancy! It wouldn’t hurt to see the rest of you as well, Peter’s beloveds.
hi peter, I saw your dad at the rink last night and am so happy to hear that you made it through a whole day of kindergarten! I told everybody in peds and they were very excited and proud of you. Have fun at school and hope your Thanksgiving is great! Don’t eat too much pumpkin pie 🙂
Pediatrics BMCi
Eigner’s
Keep up the great fight. You have all done so well this far. We will continue to keep praying for you all and hope things just keep getting better.
So glad you are home and back to some kind of family life again.
Take and we send our blessing.
Jill S.
Glad to hear you are home. Have fun in school. Eats lots, get strong, and we hope to see you at a few hockey games.
Hey Pete!
Way to go little warrior. So happy to hear you are back in school and enjoying it. Keep up the good work. Be sure to sing Happy Birthday real loud for your dad’s 40th! I’m sure he will like that. Hope to see you at the rink real soon.
Love,
The Larsons
Oh my, we need to see a picture of you in your tux, Peter!!!! Happy to hear you are feeling better and able to go to kindergarten. Hang in there, Ty and Erica, as chaotic as your lives are. The years go by so quickly and when you get as old as us, you wonder how you ever did it all!
I’m thinking of you all on this rainy California day, wondering if you, Ty and Erika, knitting together “normal” and “routine” to find your own family rhythms today. Still waiting for a photo of Mr. Peter, Tux Guy, plus Kate and Ellie, ready-for-school-girls.
Hi Eigners,
So Glad to hear you are settling in. We continue to pray for all of you. Pete watch the mailbox, something is coming for you!!!!!
Hope you all have a restful, Happy Thanksgiving.
Our prayers of thanks are given that Peter sounds to be doing so well (considering all he’s been through). Prayers will continue both for Peter’s continued healing and for your family’s continued process into “normal & routine”. With Thanksgiving coming upon us there is so much for all to be thankful for, especially the Eigner family and friends.
Jeanne & Bob Boche
What a joy it is to hear that Peter is in school and everything is getting back to “routine” for you all. We are so in awe of your ability to maintain. Our prayers will continue………..
Our love always,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz