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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Oct 23, 2009

This is Zacharys huge tummy...

This is Zacharys huge tummy...

View this montage created at One True Media
My Montage 10/23/09
This is Zachary’s new montage that I just made today…

Zachary is still feeling pretty sick and is very swollen… he is up almost 3 pounds in just 2 days!! The DRS are conserned and order a catscan and a ultrsound for tonight.

His blood pressures are also up.. which is not good , but we knew this was going to happen..

The good news.. His creatinine “kidney function” has not gone up!! he is so far sitting at 2.2!!! it is still way to high.. but we will like to keep it there for another 3 months. To hopefully skip dialysis and get him to Transplant right away..

We are planning on testing people in about 3 months or when Zacharys body starts to settle down..

If you would like to be his HERO.. Please stay tuned… We welcome everybody that would like to follow Zacharys journey.

Thank you for all your support and prayers,

Stacey

Posted by elsenpeters | Post Categories: Zachary
Leave a comment | 6 Responses to “Just another day..”

Hello Stacey,
Your new video made me cry as well. I am starting to get a new understanding of how you are feeling. I spoke to Luke’s doctor today and he said his biopsy showed alot of scarring. The IVIG went well last night. But, his blood pressures spiked again early this morning and have done so off and on all day. Thank you so much for asking for prayers for Luke. He can never have too many of those. I am continuing in my prayers for Zachary and the rest of the family.
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Jeni Christensen

Poor baby. This breaks my heart to see what he has to go thru. I hope things start loking better soon for you guys.

anne grahl

Sorry to hear the results from the biopsy. His tummy looks very big. Poor little guy! We continue to pray for him every day!! You guys will get through this. Stay strong and keep fighting for him. Give him hugs from us!!

Dr. Melissa and Dr. Stephanie believe you have allot of pee in there, and it is or third spacing, Be praying for you…..

Dr. Melissa and Dr. Stephanie believe you have allot of pee in there, and it is or third spacing, Be praying for you…..

Jennifer Huver

Wade and Stacey, my heart aches for you! I didn’t know about the severity of your son’s condition! I am crying and praying for you all! If I could wrap you all in God’s love, I would, but I pray that you already feel His Protection, His Love, and most certainly His Peace. Precious Zachary is His child and He holds him in His hand. I pray that you both trust Him and allow Him to hold you as well. I am so sorry to hear that this has been your experience, and I truly can’t imagine the energy, strength, and stamina this journey has and does require from each of you and your family. God Bless you Wade and Stacey! Hold each other close and know that no matter the outcome, no matter the time line, God’s children are and will always be cared for. They are a beacon of His love and are intended to shine for Him and Bless all those around that are open to seeing it. I have no doubts that sweet Zachary does just that! My heart, my love, and my prayers go out to you! As a mother/parent, I feel that I just wish I could take Zachary’s place, but then remember that no trial or tribulation here on earth is ever greater than God’s reward for those who love Him! Stacey, my heart goes out to you! And of course, the same to you Wade! I will watch for updates and will truly be in continuous prayer for you all. I hope I didn’t say too much… my own experience makes this quite personal for me. Sending my Love to you all!!
~Jennifer (Olmsted) Huver