Forever Kelton

Forever Kelton We had performed all of the standard tests including 3-D sonograms, and everything indicated that this little boy was perfect. Soon after arriving in St. Louis.

Kelton Christopher James Peter was born on April 18th, 2012 and passed away 8 short days later due to complications arising from a rare genetic defect, Trisomy 13. God had a greater purpose for Kelton in heaven than here on earth, and we learned more from Kelton in those 8 days than we could have ever envisioned learning in a lifetime. As soon as Kelton was born, however, he had difficulty breathi

ng on his own and was intubated. That night, April 18, Kelton was transferred to St. Louis Children's Hospital in his own personal “rocket ship” accompanied by MiMi Peter. We, however, had to remain in Quincy until Stephanie was well enough to make the 2 hour trek south to be with our son. A day and a half after having a c-section, we convinced the doctors that Stephanie was well enough to travel, which I believe is a new hospital record for release time. Louis, we discovered that Kelton had a rare genetic defect known as Trisomy 13 . Trisomy 13 is a disorder in which every cell in Kelton’s body had an extra 13th chromosome. Thus, Kelton had 47 chromosomes instead of the normal 46. This extra chromosome causes numerous birth defects. Most of these are primarily midline defects such as heart defects, and the cumulative effects are generally fatal. God has a plan, and it was to ensure Kelton made it safely here on Earth so that he could positively impact our lives and subsequently help many others in need. Where the name “Forever Kelton” originated is an interesting story as well. Kelton’s eldest sister, Victoria, has somewhat of a “Sixth Sense" and created a poster with "Forever Kelton" on it while Stephanie was in labor, long before we knew Kelton was a very sick little boy. This poster traveled with us to St. While we were all in Kelton’s room in the NICU saying our “Good Byes”, Victoria pulled out a $5 bill that she had found on the ground during lunch, and announced that she wanted to be the first to donate money in Kelton’s memory. She then wondered what we should call it, and we all looked at her poster hanging on the wall and said "Yeah! That's it! We'll call it Forever Kelton!"

The first Forever Kelton Warrior Weekend held April 19th, 20th & 26th, 2013 raised $17,500. This year's events to be held May 30th- June 1st, 2014. Funds generated will be used to establish an endowment in Kelton’s honor under the aegis of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and all funds will be used to support NICU research activities.

12/05/2025

Someone is hacking into keltons page!!! Please be careful! I am working on this

05/19/2025

Announcing Kelton’s nephew….
Kobe Leander Dean
His Momma Victoria, is the girl who drew a poster with “Forever Kelton” on it while I was in Labor. She is the one who found $5 in the St Louis Children’s parking lot the day she said good by that we turned into over $40k today. It is her kiss print on his feet print on the insignia.
She chose a “K” name to honor Kelton.

Too much rain so no balloon set off today for Kelton’s Birthday. But Momma & her rainbow baby & sunshine baby celebrate...
04/19/2024

Too much rain so no balloon set off today for Kelton’s Birthday. But Momma & her rainbow baby & sunshine baby celebrated with dinner at the Mexican restaurant & cupcakes at home. Happy 12th Birthday Kelton!!!

04/19/2022

You can barely see the balloons dance. What was said, says it all.

Yesterday was Kelton’s 10th Birthday!2 mini celebrations 10 balloons let off where he spent his days & another at his fi...
04/19/2022

Yesterday was Kelton’s 10th Birthday!
2 mini celebrations 10 balloons let off where he spent his days & another at his final resting place. We miss him greatly everyday. It’s hard to believe 10 years.

Another year has come and gone. Yesterday Kelton turned 9 years old. I didn’t take as many photos of the day yesterday...
04/19/2021

Another year has come and gone. Yesterday Kelton turned 9 years old. I didn’t take as many photos of the day yesterday, I lived in the moment. Smiles were had & tears were shed as I let 9 balloons off in memory of Kelton outside the St Louis Zoo this year. Not to far from Children’s Hospital.

What’s the best news??? A few weeks ago I received an email about the Forever Kelton Endowment. What we raised was over $30,000 originally, is now over $43,000!!!

What a difference Kelton’s short life has made!!!!

Happy Son’s Day Kelton! Love you more than you’ll ever know!
09/28/2020

Happy Son’s Day Kelton! Love you more than you’ll ever know!

Kelton has gained another great soul to walk the Heaven’s with. Tom Ernst was a great man. He was on Rinella’s team th...
07/14/2020

Kelton has gained another great soul to walk the Heaven’s with. Tom Ernst was a great man. He was on Rinella’s team that won the first golf tourney. Another year he was a runner & did many things to help out besides again play in the tourney. It’s people like Tom I have to thank that made Forever Kelton so great.

Happy 8th Birthday Kelton Christopher James PeterNever Forgotten -Forever Kelton
04/18/2020

Happy 8th Birthday
Kelton Christopher James Peter
Never Forgotten -Forever Kelton

04/18/2020

Kelton’s 8th Birthday cupcakes

04/18/2020

Sending Kelton’s 8th birthday balloons to him!

In memory of Kelton & all other babies gone too soon!
10/15/2019

In memory of Kelton & all other babies gone too soon!

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