I want to thank everybody for all your thoughts and prayers.. Zachary has touched so many people, and has taught us to hug a little tighter and to take your time and stop and smell the Roses. We live day to day and we never know what tomorrow will bring. We just enjoy each day that has been given to us.
Zachary being silly
Zachary
Zachary is having a good day… He has been very tired and watching lots of movies. It is so nice to see him smile and laugh… It still seems like almost every other day is good and bad. I can’t wait until everyday is good. It is so hard to watch him get sicker and sicker. His blood pressure have been good , but his labs are not the best. He is still not sleeping at night , so either am I. He is not really eating so he is 100% dependent on his J-tube feeds. His favorite food is cheese and if you know the kidney , cheese is not a good food for your Kidney. Zachary still vomits daily .. Some days all day and others not so much.
Zachary will be having another surgery on March 8th at the U of M.. They will be fixing his Mitrofanoff that has some false tracks and is starting to cave in.. They are also going to repair his lower unit.. Zachary had a hypo-spadious when he was a baby. They repaired it when he was 2 yrs old. Well, It broke loose and now he has some holes that need to be closed. Not Fun..
Please read this.. It brought me to tears.. I do have a brave Soul.
The Brave Little Soul
By: John Alessi
Not too long ago in Heaven there was a little soul who took wonder in observing the world. He especially enjoyed the love he saw there and often expressed this joy with God. One day however the little soul was sad, for on this day he saw suffering in the world. He approached God and sadly asked, “Why do bad things happen; why is there suffering in the world?” God paused for a moment and replied, “Little soul, do not be sad, for the suffering you see, unlocks the love in people’s hearts.” The little soul was confused. “What do you mean,” he asked. God replied, “Have you not noticed the goodness and love that is the offspring of that suffering? Look at how people come together, drop their differences and show their love and compassion for those who suffer. All their other motivations disappear and they become motivated by love alone.” The little soul began to understand and listened attentively as God continued, “The suffering soul unlocks the love in people’s hearts much like the sun and the rain unlock the flower within the seed. I created everyone with endless love in their heart, but unfortunately most people keep it locked up and hardly share it with anyone. They are afraid to let their love shine freely, because they are afraid of being hurt. But a suffering soul unlocks that love. I tell you this – it is the greatest miracle of all. Many souls have bravely chosen to go into the world and suffer – to unlock this love – to create this miracle for the good of all humanity.”
Just then the little soul got a wonderful idea and could hardly contain himself. With his wings fluttering, bouncing up and down, the little soul excitedly replied. “I am brave; let me go! I would like to go into the world and suffer so that I can unlock the goodness and love in people’s hearts! I want to create that miracle!” God smiled and said, “You are a brave soul I know, and thus I will grant your request. But even though you are very brave you will not be able to do this alone. I have known since the beginning of time that you would ask for this and so I have carefully selected many souls to care for you on your journey. Those souls will help you create your miracle; however they will also share in your suffering. Two of these souls are most special and will care for you, help you and suffer along with you, far beyond the others. They have already chosen a name for you”. God and the brave soul shared a smile, and then embraced.
In parting, God said, “Do not forget little soul that I will be with you always. Although you have agreed to bear the pain, you will do so through my strength. And if the time should come when you feel that you have suffered enough, just say the word, think the thought, and you will be healed.” Thus at that moment the brave little soul was born into the world, and through his suffering and God’s strength, he unlocked the goodness and love in people’s hearts. For so many people dropped their differences and came together to show their love. Priorities became properly aligned. People gave from their hearts. Those that were always too busy found time. Many began new spiritual journeys, some regained lost faith – many came back to God. Parents hugged their children tighter. Friends and family grew closer. Old friends got together and new friendships were made. Distant family reunited, and every family spent more time together. Everyone prayed. Peace and love reigned. Lives changed forever. It was good. The world was a better place. The miracle had happened. God was pleased.
I am speechless with all of the people that have called in to get tested.. Their have been 100s of HERO’S !!! Thank you so much…. I know that we will find a HERO, I just pray that it’s not to late. Please keep passing on his website and Save Zachary Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Zachary-Elsenpeter/275300678444
Zachary had his first Kidney Transplant when he was just 11 months old, Which his Daddy gave him that second chance at life…. Than our lives changed again….Zachary went into Antibody , Acute and Chronic rejection September 30, 2009, He developed very high class 2 Antibodies . Zachary’s kidney is to damaged to repair, and with his high Antibodies it is going to be very difficult to find him a new Kidney. If you would like to be Zachary’s HERO and get tested to see if you are a match…PLEASE CALL… (612) 625-2186 This is the donor line. Zachary is A+ If you are A+ A- O+ O- and are in good health, under age 60 with good Blood pressures and no Diabetes you could be Zachary’s HERO!!!! Let them Know it is for Zachary Elsenpeter …
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,
Stacey
