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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Nov 16, 2009

We are still home, Zachary is feeling much better. He had his labs drawn today and I thought they looked better but the Transplant coordinator didn’t seem to think so. Zachary is down on his weight from 40lbs to 38lbs. I was unable to feed his through his J-tube because his food was backing up form his J to his G-tube. Well , It’s hard to feed a kid that is not feeling good. I was able to give him water so he was really hydrated.
The plan is tomorrow we go the the U of M to see a Lung DR because of this cough that nobody can seem to get rid of. Then on Wednesday we are back in to see GI and the Kidney DR.
I still have not got Zachary’s Anti-bodies back. The Dr I talked to day said it can take up to 7 days to get the full report back…. I hate this waiting game….. Hopefully on Wednesday I will get more answers.

Zachary had school today, he was a little more tired and almost fell a sleep during class time. he laid his head on the table and his little eyes were trying so hard to stay open. After school he laid on the couch and watched a movie.

The rest of the family is doing pretty good.. Kiley is doing her Gymnastic and next month she starts competing again. Austin is busy with school 3 days a week and loves to go… he is my little Artist, every time I turn my head i have a new color on the wall or table or on the floor. Wade has been busy working and trying to get the yard cleaned up for winter. Thank you Kenny for helping us…and for me.. just trying to keep up with all of Zachary’s meds and everyday living.

Overall, We are very happy and thankful that we are all home as a family…..
Please also pray for,

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lukeburton

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/daltonserich

http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/dawsonrude

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/patricks/mystory

ALL of these KIDS have had a kidney Transplant and are in rejection, or needs a new Kidney. They all need our prayers….
Patrick is in Desperate Need for a new kidney NOW… If you would like to be his HERO please check out his Website..

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,
Stacey

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,
Stacey

Posted by elsenpeters | Post Categories: Zachary
Leave a comment | One Response to “We are still home…”

One of these days I will watch that video without crying. It just reminds me so much of Luke’s journey and brings up all the old emotions. Zachary is such a strong and happy little boy. He will get through this and some day soon be feeling better. I am happy to hear you are both at home. I pray you get some answers on Wednesday. Luke has clinic that day and that is when we decide about another round of IVIG and biopsy. Your family is in my prayers.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lukeburton