Help Zachary

Zachary’s fight for a HERO!!

elsenpeters — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:26:55 +0000

Please watch … this is Zachary’s story that WCCO did on Zachary ’s fight to find a HERO!!

http://wcco.com/health/kidney.donor.search.2.1554998.html

WATCH CHANNEL 4 WCCO TONIGHT !! 6PM

elsenpeters — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:58:34 +0000

Zachary at 3am!

My sweet heart

Silly boy!

UPDATE !!

Watch channel 4 WCCO At 6pm !! Zachary is going to be on TV !! They just came out and did a story on finding Zachary a Kidney.

Zachary had a rough night… He finally fell a sleep around 5 am. It was a very long night for me. Wade had pager duty last night so i didn’t get any extra help. I am so lucky that I have such a wonderful husband who works full time and still gets up at night to help with Zach. Zachary’s tummy is still very swollen, I am not sure if it’s infected or if he has a hernia? Not sure but it just doesn’t look right. I am calling the DR. this morning to see what he thinks. He has no more pain and when he is a wake he is pretty active running a round. He will have the tube stitched in for 4 weeks. Which is not going to be fun. He wanted to take a bath at 3 am and was crying when I told him he couldn’t . I think the next 4 weeks are going to be hard for him.

I got a call from the Transplant center yesterday and they are very overwhelmed with all the calls. They are getting me a new number on Friday for people to call. Hopefully than they will get back to people sooner.

My family and friend are having a benefit for our family we are thinking in June , Not sure now.. We might move it up. I am talking to other Transplant centers in the United states to see if they have any other treatments to get Zachary’s antibodies down. He is at 97% !! That means that he only has a 3 % chance of finding a kIDNEY. !!

If anybody has any suggestions for the benefit or with like to donate there time to help or for the silent auction please call Gina at 763 754-0556.

or if anybody Know of any treatments out there to help lower class 2 high antibodies please email me.

elsenpeters@msn.com

Please check out Zachary’s 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… If you would like to get tested to see if you could be Zachary’s HERO !! Please call.
612-672-7270 (Local, Transplant line)800-328-5465 and dial 1 (Long distance, Transplant line) 612-672-7272 (Local Fairview On Call line)800-824-1953 (Long distance, Fairview On Call line)If they have trouble getting through on the Transplant line. 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 …

My Uncle Mike Painted the most beautiful oil painting of Christ. He is selling raffle tickets . If you would like to buy a ticket please check the post below this one. Also check out the oil painting. It is breathe taking

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

Mother of Zachary

PICTURE OF CHRIST !!

elsenpeters — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:27:09 +0000

My Uncle Mike is an AMAZING Artist. He is also an AMAZING Uncle and person…. He is trying to help our family with on going Medical bills. Please read what he wrote and what he is trying to do to help our Family out.

Dear fellow christians,

I’m writing this email in an effort to raise awareness of the needs of 6 year old Zachary Elsenpeter. Zach desperately needs a new kidney. To get a history of Zach’s ongoing problems since birth, log onto his website, www.help-Zachary.com and click on my montage 10/23/2009

I would like to address 3 issues here.

The first being, Zach’s desperate need for a new kidney. Because of Zach’s antibodies, there is about a 3% chance of finding a match. Over 100 people have volunteered to give Zach a kidney. All have been tested and found to be incompatible.

The second being the power of prayer. “We need a small miracle” God knows that there is someone out there that is a match. It’s up to us to find them. Email all your friends and have them bring Zach’s needs up in their church. Encourage them to contact other churches. Thru prayer and God all things are possible

The third being that after viewing Zach’s website, you can only imagine the financial hardship this family has incurred. [even with insurance]

I have painted a portrait of Christ that will be given away on Easter sunday.

Please view the attachment.

The cost is $20 a ticket, checks can be made out to the Zachary Elsenpeter benefit fund and mailed to

Zachary Elsenpeter

14592 Jay St.

Andover Mn. 55304

If you are using pay pal on Zach’s website, you also need to send an email confirming this transaction to Gypsybs@hotmail.com [reference portrait of christ] and giving contact information in case you name is drawn.

The portrait is oil on canvas. Non framed and 12″ by 16″

I was looking on the internet at the 100’s of pictures of Christ that have been painted over the centuries.

This is one that made an impression on me. It was the look of love in his eyes. I have no idea of what time in history it was painted or who the artist was. Hopefully it will make an impression on you as well.

Go in Christ

Mike Borden

This picture of Christ is AMAZING

Thank you for all your Prayers..

elsenpeters — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:27:48 +0000

Day # 1 reovery

Zachary had an AWESOME night !! His blood pressures are coming down and his pain is under control… I am not use to having no complications and at least some drama.. I think with all of these extra prayers somebody is definitely listen. Thank you so much for all your prayers!! If he can tolerate his feeds this morning we get to go home some time tonight.

I talked to the Drs last night about Zachary’s high antibodies.. His primary Kidney Dr. didn’t have any Idea that they were 97% !! I guess the labs value just came out yesterday . I am so worried…… I can’t believe that he now only has a 3% chance of finding a ” “HERO” Kidney……. The plan is to PRAY.. and PRAY HARD that his antibodies come down. He already had Plasmapheresis and IVIG to help but they didn’t stay down to long.

We are thinking about checking out other Transplant Hospitals to see what they have to offer.. There has to be some one out there that is doing a study on lowering class 2 high antibodies on Transplant patients. If anybody has suggestions please feel free to email me. Elsenpeters@msn.com

Our Family and Friends are having a Benefit for our Family at the American Legion in Coon Rapids on June 6 , 2010. If you would like to help with setting it up or donate something for the Silent Auction Please call Gina Christian at 763 754-0556

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

Please check out Zachary’s facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Zachary-Elsenpeter/275300678444

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

Zachary getting an IV yesterday before surgery

Surgery day ( Please say some extra prayers for Zachary)

elsenpeters — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:38:30 +0000

We are here down at the U of M.. I will update throughout the day on how Zachary is doing.

Update # 1 Zachary’s surgery is being pushed back because of the case in front of him is taking longer than expected. I will update when he goes in. Thank you all for your prayers:)

UPDATE #2 4:30 pm We are still waiting for Zachary to go back. I just got Zachary’s results back from his antibodies testing… NOT good news…. Zachary’s antibodies are now 97 % !!!! That means that he only has a 3% chance of finding a Kidney. I am so worried… Plus now he has developed class 1 antibodies… Please pray for him….

UPDATE # 3 6:15 and Zachary finally just went into surgery…After 7 hour of waiting in pre surgery .. Please pray for his body to stay strong.

UPDATE # 4 I can breathe !!!! The Dr just came out and said that his Mitrofanoff was an easy fix !!!! Thank you GREAT GOD!!! He was also able repaired his lower unit with no complications !! I think this is the 1st time a surgery has gone with no complications. NOW it’s the waiting game to see how his recovery will be. Please pray for a speedy recovery with no infection or complacations. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

UPDATE #5 Zachary is up in his room but is having issues with very high blood pressures 140/100 !!! Way to high .. The Kidney is under a lot of stress.

UPDATE #6 Zachary is now having issues with his Mitrofanoff not draining. The Dr just came in and after about 1/2 hour of messing around with it he was able to get it to drain. They did have to re stitch it in , but Zachary did great !! He is still having very high blood pressures. The last one was down to 133/95.. A little better but still way to high.

Zachary waiting to go back to surgery

Please say an extra pray tomorrow for Zachary

elsenpeters — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:10:37 +0000

Zachary

Tomorrow Zachary will be having another surgery … . They are planning on repairing his Mitrofanoff and repair his lower unit. I am so worried for this surgery because his body has been under so much stress and I fear that more trauma to his little body will cause his Antibodies to go even higher. Zachary’s antibodies are all ready to high and if they go any higher , Zachary’s chances of finding a kidney will be impossible. I pray for God to wrap his hands around Zachary and give his body the strength to stay strong during his surgery and to fight any infections.

I will update during Zachary’s surgery.. He goes in at 2pm.. Please say an extra prayer around that time..

DONOR SWAP… If you have already have been tested for Zachary and were not a match. There are other options to better chance to find a Kidney for Zachary. It is called the “Paired Exchange” program. All you need to do is call the Transplant center at the U of M 612 625-2186… If you have already been tested for Zachary and was not a match they can still use your blood from the 1st draw. I am being drawn on Monday !!!! Lets join together and find a HERO for Zachary

This is a wonderful story of a donor swap

.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09195/983824-100.stm

Please check out Zachary’s facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Zachary-Elsenpeter/275300678444

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

DONOR SWAP !!!

elsenpeters — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:27:30 +0000

Zachary last summer before rejection

DONOR SWAP… If you have already have been tested for Zachary and were not a match. There are other options to better chance to find a Kidney for Zachary. It is called the “Paired Exchange” program. All you need to do is call the Transplant center at the U of M 612 625-2186… If you have already been tested for Zachary and was not a match they can still use your blood from the 1st draw. I am being drawn on Monday !!!! Lets join together and find a HERO for Zachary

.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09195/983824-100.stm

Zachary is having a better day.. He is still pretty sleepy and his blood pressures are still high . He is running 130/90’s a Little better but still way to high.

The last couple days i have been preparing Zachary for his surgery on Monday. He has had so many but as he gets older he has more questions. It is getting hard to explain to him because he is understanding so much more. No child should have to go through so much. I just pray that his body can handle another surgery.

I will update every couple hours on Monday during his surgery so watch for updates.

Please pray for Zachary to say healthy this week for his surgery next week.

We are also walking in the National Kidney Walk this year.. If you would like to walk or donate in Honor of Zachary please click below.

http://donate.kidney.org/site/TR/Walk/MinnesotatheDakotasampIowa?px=1100384&pg=personal&fr_id=2710

Please keep passing on his website and Save Zachary Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Zachary-Elsenpeter/275300678444

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

Up and Down !! but it’s a new day :)

elsenpeters — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:20:43 +0000

Zachary getting ready for bed

Zachary is still very tired and cranky.. Nothing is making him happy

Zachary had his labs drawn today.. The results .. Well, his Ammonia which was very high on Monday is very low.. Crazy.. Why, I am not sure I am waiting for the Dr. to call back. I guess I would rather have it low then I high. The point is the rest of Zachary’s labs are off. His body is not sure what to do and it is coming down to the point that he needs a new Kidney. Zachary blood pressures are high again 140/92 !! So you guessed it, his creatinine is back down.. We can never go off his labs.. We have to go off of how he is feeling and how he looks. He looks awful and feels awful !! I think I would to if I was on as many medications as he is on. I think he is down to 36 meds.. Not sure I just make sure he gets them.

Next Monday Zachary is going in for another surgery to repair his Mitrofanoff and his lower unit. This is going to be a hard surgery for him because they need to re-open him again down the middle and around the belly button. Zachary is only 6 yrs. old and has had over 30 surgeries !! I quite counting 2 yrs. ago… I am thinking we are probably at about 45 surgeries , not sure but the point is no child should have to go through this much. I keep thinking and telling my self that Zachary choose us to be his Mommy and daddy .. He is here for a reason, he has brought so many people together .

Please pray for Zachary to say healthy this week for his surgery next week.

We are also walking in the National Kidney Walk this year.. If you would like to walk or donate in Honor of Zachary please click below.

http://donate.kidney.org/site/TR/Walk/MinnesotatheDakotasampIowa?px=1100384&pg=personal&fr_id=2710

Please keep passing on his website and Save Zachary Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Zachary-Elsenpeter/275300678444

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

DONATE LIFE !!!

elsenpeters — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:45:21 +0000

Zachary resting

Zachary is still very tired.. He has been sleeping since Friday only a wake for maybe 1 hour at a time. I brought him to his primary Dr today and they drew labs.. The Drs called and one of his labs was very elevated.. It was his Ammonia.. With a high Ammonia level you can be very tired and it means that Zachary’s Kidney is getting worse.. The Dr is also adding more labs to be draw and a ultrasound of his Liver. A high Ammonia could also mean that his Liver is having issues. I just pray that we find a HERO soon…

We talked with the local paper today and they are running a story on Zachary in the ABC paper on Friday . We are also going to contact the News stations to help us find him a Kidney. Please Keep passing the word about Zachary…..

Please also pray for Riley and his family.. We meet Riley last March, when Zachary was in the hospital. Riley was a Brave boy waiting for a heart. He waited for a year living down at the U of M waiting for that call to save his life !! His family never got the call, and Riley passed away.. He never got his Heart.. He never got that second chance at life.. He was just 4 years old!! DONATE LIFE !! Please Pray for him…

www.caringbridge.org/visit/rileystearns

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey

Saving Zachary

elsenpeters — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:01:37 +0000

Zachary is hiding under the covers

Zachary and Austin had a party Saturday night

Wade is still in Montana with his family. Grandma Bernice is still in the hospital holding on, What a tough lady she is…. Now I know were Zachary gets his spirit and his well to live …… Wade is planning on flying home tomorrow.

Zachary has been feeling pretty pukey and very tired this whole weekend. He also has had bloody urine since Saturday. I am a little worried. …

The plan this week is to re-draw his labs again and see what his little body is doing… Next Monday, March 8th Zachary is having another big surgery to fix his Mitrofanoff and to repair his lower unit. I have no clue how long he will be in… I just pray that his body is strong enough to have another big surgery. Iwish this surgery was for a new kidney. but I know this surgery needs to be done before he does have another Transplant.

Zachary sleeping in the chair.. he is not feeling good today :

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

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,

Stacey