This site is dedicated to little Zachary Elsenpeter. Zachary is a 8 year old boy who received a kidney transplant from his father Wade Elsenpeter on December 1, 2004.

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Help Zachary      Zach needs a new kidney!!!
Oct 12, 2009

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My Montage 10/12/09

Zachary getting a dressing change

Zachary getting a dressing change

Zachary during his plasmapheresis

Zachary during his plasmapheresis

This website is for Zachary who is in Kidney failure…

Please pray for my brother, his Dog bullet got hit by a car today and is up in heaven. This is really hard for him, Bullet was his best friend… :(

Zachary ‘s BP’S are great, but his creatinine “Kidney Function” is still going up…. Not good… :(

They said that they are done with the Plasmapheresis because his body is so beat up with all this treatment.

The plan is to wait a few days and see what  his body is going to do.

If  Zachary’s rejection doesn’t improve, which is not looking that way .We are  going to be heading down that road of  testing people to find a new Kidney..

If you would like to be Zachary’s HERO and donate a kidney please email me or leave a massage.

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

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Leave a comment | 39 Responses to “This website is for 5 yr old Zachary who is in Kidney Failure”
Ruby

oh my, i will keep ALL of you in my prayers.

Crystal Gibson

I some how got directed to this website and have found myself reading your daily journal on your son. I am extremely moved by this. I found myself tearing up thinking, what if I was this mother. Helpless at most moments while my son was in the hospital…looking for a kidney..losing his first tooth there…the moments he would lose by having to be in the hospital and not outside enjoying his childhood. I would love to know how the kidney donation process goes. Fill me in…if I can help..I would love to know…I must have been directed to this website for a reason.

Chris

Good Luck with everything. I hope he finds a kidney soon! I know how the hospital thing is, I have had 5 major Heart Operations and others. My heart and Prayers are with you

Beth Jones

I was indirectly taken to this website. What a blessing! You have a beautiful child. Please let me know about the kidney donation process. I will pray for Zach, he is blessed to have so much love in his life.

Sajeewa Wickremasinghe

Great mom. You’re a real and one of the greastest among all. I cannot beleive it when reading your journals about your kid. Dont worry. He will be okay. I dont beleive in gods but it is your beliveness and it will work, definitely your kid will go home before a long. He will walk in the lawn, go school soon……play.

He will be okay. Im sure. Take my words in yours.

Johselyn

Zachary will be in my prayers… Positive ALWAYS!!!! God directed me to this website and I am blessed to have read your journal. Zachary’s smile made my day! My prayers, blessings and good thought will be for Zachary.

Zachary is in Gods hands so I know he will be ok… Happiness, hope, Positive thoughts, and lots of love, which I know he has from the best mom he could ever have… that’s all he needs…

Joseph Floyd

How can I find out if I can donate a kidney? What sort of test will be done? I am uninsured, but am more than willing to take the test to see if I can help him. I am a 38, almost 39 year old male..stay at home dad…due to my daughters health issues…living in Houston Texas…my daughter has been through some stuff like your son, she still eats through her G-Tube…only my daughter is out of the deepest part of the woods…for now..and if there is any way I can help you and your son and your family come through this for the better..I will gladly give Zach one of my kidneys.
Please email me at :
mr.josephfloyd@yahoo.com

God Bless You,

Joe Floyd

PS.
Zach..your mother rocks !!

Wendi Golmon

I was taken to this site by mistake…well, I really don’t think it to be a mistake. My heart almost stopped when I saw the first picture of your precious boy. My son and your son look quite a bit alike. I began reading your entries and found myself very emotional. I cannot imagine what you and Zachary and the rest of your family are going through. I am adding you all to my prayer list. I really fell that God will work miracles with Zachary! As far as the kidney donation process goes, please let me know about it. I was also wondering, where are you located? In the US? If not, how would one go about being tested for donation?
You are a very strong woman and your son is very lucky to have you! Keep the faith and always remember…if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it!!! He will not give you more than you can bear! God bless you, Zachery, and your family!

Ariel

I was directed to this site (i dont know why) but hearing this story touched my heart, and i pray the best of luck for your whole family. I am so sorry but i know everything will get better soon. Good luck.

Eglah E. George

All school systems are of out control.

I mean it like the system goes to the extreme in most cases.

They are dealing with children so the term “zero tolrence” should not be related to children 1st of all.

Children make mistakes all the time. And for Nurseries, daycare centers schools, from kindergarten to the 12th grade should all be handled individually and with the utmost discrection.

We send our children to school to be handled by professional people and they can not even figured out what is really a danger and what isn’t! OH MY GOD!

These so called PROFESSIONALS, need their heads examined!

The treatment that your son is receiving is totally unfair. I wish all parents to afford to home school their children, maybe then the education system will see that their way is not acceptable.

I am a grandmother of 2 boys in school and boy do I have heck trying to understand what the heck is going on!!!!! I feel your pain mother.

You and Zach hang in their and you will prevail.

Grandma in Ft. Pierce, FL.

Shelley Newman

As some of the others have stated I was re-directed to your website – your son is beautiful and you are one strong woman. I will say a prayer every day for Zachary – may God bless you and your family.

Katie Hecker

I stumbled upon this website completely by accident, and I read this last post. I don’t know how you get screened to be a match, but I’d be more than willing to try. Just let me know. I may very well not be a match, but I would never know if I didn’t try.

please email me at khecker2@hotmail.com.

my family’s hearts and prayers are with you,
Katie

Erik and Lori

You all remain in our prayers. Just let us know how, when and where to be tested!

Bailey D.

I too was directed to this website rather than the site I intended… and obviously it was not an accident. I would be more than willing to be screened as a match. I’m not really sure how pregnant women go about donating kidneys, but if by God’s good graces I am a match, then I guess we’ll find out. Please let me know what I can do to help, I know if one of my daughters were sick I would hope for any help possible.
My prayers are with you, your beautiful son, and the rest of your family,
Bailey

Amanda

Hello, just like a buch of the other post’s today I was directed to your page by accident and I truely believe its time for Zachary to be cured and I feel your message wasn’t getting around fast enough and now by a simple mistake of misdirection so many more people are viewing your story. I am a 21 year old mother and marine wife and I am so sad and in tears from your story I watched your video and just cried so hard. My son is 15 months old and looking into your sons eyes in that video, I saw my son and I couldn’t help but send a message to you and let you know I am more than willing to be tested and see if I am a match for Zachary. Please get back to me as soon as possibl.

My email address is: mandersnashers1@yahoo.com

God bless,

I hope to hear back from you soon.

Amanda!

Stacey,

I noticed the “This website is for Zachary Elsenpeter” note at the top of the page and also have been directed to this page in err. The thing is I was compelled to read your blog just as many of the others seem to be. Consider this a blessing as you and your family will be in our prayers after this coincidental introduction.

The confusion seems to be related to a recent news story regarding Zachary Christie.

My Best,

Travis

jenfrisby

Travis, the website for Zach Christie is helpzachary.com, no hyphen.

Nicole Taylor

Hi Stacey,

What does one need to do in order to find out if they can donate a kidney, and, is there a specific criteria to meet in order to donate a kidney to your son? Please e-mail me when you get a chance. Thank You. P.S. Zack is a handsome and strong boy!

Logan

i wish i could donate one of my kidney to zach but i don’t know were he is or anything

Shelly

Hey stacey Let me know if you would like me to get tested I would love to try and help you out just let me know what I need to do.

heavenly

I was directed here by accident. However, I don’t believe in accidents. I can’t stop crying looking at this angel. I have a little man myself. He’s two. He is my life, and my miracle. I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. You can put me on the list of possible doners too. If there is anything I can do for you or your son, please, don’t hesitate to email me. God bless you, and you and your family are in my prayers. Please email me with whatever qualifications or tests or whatever I need to see if I can help. Please kiss his head, and tell him what an inspiration he is. God bless.

Hi,

I am simply another person who has been directed to your site accidentaly. I see many people inquiring about possible Kidney donation. I would be interested if it were to help….seeing as you have many responses here, it may be hard to figure out your next move.

I do live in Baltimore MD, so would be far away, and may not have the right credentials to donate a kidney….but I am here. Also, Baltimore has great hospitals.

My prayers are with Zach.

Peace,
Brice

Cassie H

Hi stacey,

I was looking for a different website when I stumbled upon this, I’d like to get tested if I could? My email is Cassieh113@gmail.com. I live in California I dont know where you are located, and I have no idea how to go about it. Hope to hear from you soon.

Cassie

Tera

Hi ~ I too was redirected to this website. I sat here reading your story and was so moved. I have three kids myself and it pains me to read your story. Your family and Zach’s doctors will be in our prayers. If there is anyway you can post on info for testing for a match. Thanks

Susan

I was accedentaly redirected here from http://www.helpzachary.com/. I hope your little boy will be okay.

Jan

Like so many others, I was misdirected here, and immediately was captivated by Zach’s beautiful eyes. God works in mysterious ways and you have loads of prayers coming from everywhere now. I haven’t noticed where you are, or what hospital, but prayers are coming from Tennessee to you and your family.

Your strength and courage have amazed me, and you are truly an inspiration. I will continue to check on you and your precious Zach.

In God’s Love,
Jan

Charemaine

Aww I feel sad for him I hope he gets a new kidney

Hi Stacy,

I just got done talking to a mutual friend of ours and she informs me you have some mitrofanoff/catheter issues going on. I am so sorry, I thought EVERYONE there finally got what to do after I VENTED my frustration. I educate EVERY nurse who even thinks they want to cath. No one gets to her without training from ME. We use Coloplast Self-Cath Soft straight Tip male cathers. At the moment we are using a 12 french. We have always had to bring in our own caths to use while in the hospital, ugh!!! We should chat and I can tell you what we do. drop me an email message and we can exchange phone numbers. Hang in there. Prayers sent your way!

Elaine

How can we find out about testing for donation for Zachary?

Sophia

Hi,
I am also someone who stumbled onto your site and I am in Minnesota. I am a mom of 3 kids including one close to Zach’s age. I am a universal donor for bloodtype O+ and I’m willing to be tested for kidney match. We will be praying for Zach’s healing. Jesus is the Great Physician.

Meagan

HI,

I just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family. I came across this page after clicking on a YAHOO headline for another Zachary’s story. I wanted to let you know that I am one more person who will be praying for you all the way in Ohio. Get Well soon.

Gob Bless,

Meagan

G E Tellez

Hi,

I will be praying for you and for your family. I too was looking for the other Zachary’s page when I came across your website. I think you need the prayers, the chance to go to school, and a chance to have a long and prosperous life too. May God bless you and your family and may you get the transplant you so desparately need.

Take care and best wishes only.

Gloria Tellez

Sue Boehler

I was inadvertenly taken to this site and want you to know that you are all in my prayers. I would be glad to donate one of my kidneys if I match your son. Let me know if I can help.

Lawrence

I’m 26 and was redirected to this site but id be interested in giving zachary one of my kidneys.Can’t see a child like yours not experience the things that i have so please contact me if i could be of some help

Lawrence

Please contact me at blazejaws@gmail.com to see what i must do to see if im a suitable donor

Kaitlyn

I have never been so touched by a story, I sobbed I cant even fathom how you feel. I’m a mother of two and if anything were to ever happen to my kids I do no know what I would do. You are a very strong mother and women and I hope Zach gets better soon tommorow would be great. I will keep your family in my prayors and hope that you find a kidney soon for him so he can go home and be with his family.

Seth Schaffer

I read about this and found it teared me up. i am O+ and am willing to donate if you need it. Please contact me at sethschaffer@hotmail.com to see if I can help this cause.

Amber Barta

Hi Stacey,
I like many others have found your website about zach. I read his story and watched the video and cried the whole time. I too have a five year old son and thought if anything would happen to him and i was in your situation, I would hope someone would be willing to help if at all possible. My heart goes out to you and your family and like many others i am not sure how the kidney process works but i am willing to try if need be. please contact me if you need to at boostaterbug1981@yahoo.com. I wish you and your family the best and will definately pray for you all.

Ronni Beatty-Kollasch

Stacey –
I am the mother of 2 boys and I am from Brooklyn Park, MN. Can you please let me know the process for getting screened? I cannot imagine losing one of my boys – let me know how i can help.

Ronni Beatty-Kollasch