MIKE RUMBLE'S OWN WHOLE LIFE HEALING JOURNEY

ADVENTURES IN LIFE GROW SEPT 2011

2011-09-13T11:17:00.000-04:00

It has been quite sometime since I wrote in this blog and thought maybe I would make an update entry. Life continues to be a great adventure of new wonders in growth, development, peace, insight, wisdom, complexity of thought becoming clearer, new connections, expansion of soul, depth of heart, discernment of spirit, seeing and understanding the big picture spiritually and eternally! It is exciting to experience and am deeply grateful for the challenges of living with a chronic illness, learning new avenues for healing, implementation of strategies for wholeness and healing, and learning ways of being open to the wisdom of God which desires to penetrate my entire being! As I look back these past 22 years since my excelerated journey took off I see this time as if a large heavy binding shackel was broken up and fell off and I have been able to soar to new heights of spiritual experience which then governs the whole rest of my being and doing. This has translated in my being able live out daily the mission and purpose of my being on this earth, "to be the healing presence of God" even with a wounded body. It is true that God is glorified in and through our physical weakness that He might shine through as the real Source. This is a restful place to be and I am content and satisfied and not bored. Thus through the gift of life that has been given to me, "I am creating my own reality within the freedoms that have been granted me!" Yes, I am happy, awake, alive, and am addicted to peace, truth, transpariency, genuine, real, authentic, depth of character, dignity, and honor. However, I know that I am still an infant at these true life meanings, but am growing and finding daily new ways in making all things good apart of my core being and life. This is just the tiop of the iceberg of what is yet to be........

STILL IMPROVING ALL THE TIME

2011-02-22T10:07:00.001-05:00

It is now nearly March 2011 almost 3 years since my own stem cell transplant into my left ventricle and 1 year and 3 months since my 7 1/2 hour open heart surgery to repair a damaged valve and a total ablation of the AV nodes. My quality of life has improved greatly from not being able to walk or do things around the house to managing to walk slowly on the beach and care for myself! My cheeks are pink instead of gray and my ankles have noticeable blood vessels showing their is good blood flow. Clarity of mind and a positive mental attitude have resulted as well. I take an array of supplements which I found very helpful in maintaining my strength and energy. It is good to know when the medical community basically kind of gave up and encouraged a heart transplant that through this above two procedures and the wisdom gain in doing the spiritual work of surviving and healing that new life and a new creation has been emerging. I am grateful and full of life. The hope and goal and focus is that I continue to move in this positive direction and see and experience a full recovery of my left ventricle. Thank you to everyone for their positive support, energy, and prayers. Collectively in the spiritual realms it has all made a significant impact and continues to transform my life with tranquility, serenity, and hope even in the midst of difficult everyday circumstances. Yea!

SEPTEMBER ITALY

2010-09-05T13:24:00.001-04:00

Looking foward to traveling to Italy with Maria on September 9-27th. We will be in Milan, Cinqua Terra, Lake Como, Switzerland on the Bodensee, Austria through the Alps and in North East Italy in the Alps, Lake Garda, Mineral baths, sights, pasta, little villages, vineyards, and mountain views! All clear from the doctor and will be able to relax along the villa's and lakes resting and renewing ourselves. We will post about the trip with photos when we get home. There will be a night in Amsterdam and going to see the Anne Frank House where her and her family hide from the Nazi's during WWII.

Very exciting news!

2010-06-21T21:52:00.000-04:00

First, I am very grateful and filled with anticipation for my daughters' up coming wedding on July 10th in Michigan. Bring her down the isle and later when we do the father/daughter dance it will be to the theme song of Louis Armstrong, "what a wonderful world." While we do that a montauge of photos of she and I from her birth to the present of her life with her dad will be shown on a large wall or screen during the dance. Should bring lots of memories and tears.
I am grateful to have this privilege to be there at her wedding to give her away with her mother for I have lived and survived many very close calls with death in the last four years. I thank God for the gift of being alive to see that day and celebrate in His goodness.
Concerning my healing process, it is slow, but steady. I take a new product now that has a synergy of ingredients that are pure extracts from many types of plants which not only stimulate the number of stem cells we have in our blood system, but also repair DNA that is damaged and aging. It has made a big difference in my life since taking that AOI liquid and its tastes great. It is from Ceres Living and put together with the top scientists of the day here in the US.
Third, I have been given a great gift of being able to visit my old country which I lived in for ten years of South Africa. I will be going there in Jan 14th 2011 for a month and have a free ticket and the best part is that I will be staying with many many old friends and former parishoners of the Church which I was pastor in while there.
So it is an honor to revisit that celebrate and have renewal time with so very many wonderful persons who impacted my life at such an early age. I will write more and share with you as time goes on about the plans, places, people, and opportunities I will have in which to share and be graced with such richness! Keep in touch. Mike
Please read below the continued thoughts that go back two years from the start of my stem cell transplant in Bangkok Thailand. This blog goes from the present and falls chronologically two years and four months.

NEW LIFE TAKING PLACE

2010-05-14T10:51:00.002-04:00

Since taking a brand new supplement just developed by the best scientists and with Dr. Ronthenberg, MD in the country who are the only ones with the patten for their product my life has made tremendous strides forward! It is called AIO from Ceres Living and the research and benefits just of one of the natural extracts supports and repairs DNA! It stimulates your own natural stem cells and triples the amount that are mornally in ones body! My clarity of thought, energy level, skin texture, and heart function began to improve immediately. It also has Resveratrol, Carnosine an amino acid, Acerola, Camu Camu, ACAl and a host of all natural ingredients. A great source of essential nutrients that we don't get in our normal regular diet. No Chemcials and no stimulants, just pure natural nutrients!. The website if you want to read and know more about the product is:

http://mikerumble.myceresliving.com/

Take a look and see what you think. Mike :)

GOOD LUCK!!!

MARCH 18, 2010

2010-03-18T11:58:00.003-04:00

Since my last post I have regained my sleep and have been able to begin to walk a couple of miles a day. There is some slow progress in the right direction. Here is a note I wrote about where I am at at this time.

After three grueling months of misery and recovery a glimmer of hope with the Ejection Fraction up between 20-25% compared to 10% at the time of the mitral valve repair and maze ablation 7 hour surgery on December 8 2009.

In May 2008 after the stem cell therapy my heart function had gone up to a 30-35% Ejection Fraction and then after a 1 1/2 yrs it started to go down again because of the hard work the heart had to put up with with the severe mitral valve regurgitation.

Now after this past Dec. '09 surgery the leak is fixed and the heart doesn't have to work so hard and it has a chance to recover some. It could go up to 35% at least that is the hope. But for the long run my doctor said "it is in God's hands now."

Before this surgery I was in a catch 22. I needed the stem cells to get the EF and heart function better and it did and then it made it possible for me to have the mitral heart valve repair. Otherwise they would "not" have operated on my weak heart. Now, if I can recover to a 35% and stay their for a while it could buy me time to either have more stem cell therapy someday or some other drug which could help the left ventricle function? Who know? The rest of the heart however, is fine. At this time I don't know the size of the left ventricle, I meant to ask him that and forgot. I was telling him of a friend who is 38 years old and he had a heart pump assist device which really helped him even recover some of his own heart function. It was called a LVAD. A left ventricle assist device. Or they have the heart-mate II now as well. If you are not a candidate for a heart transplant you can have one of these devices put in and one lady I heard of has had hers for 13 years. Anyway, that is still a long way off and I have another 9 months for recovery and we will see what the EF looks like. I will have another echo in July 21st. I think that since I just now started to feel better and am able to walk a couple of miles a days that I will see more improvement by July.

It is one day at a time for now. It is interesting I still feel sore in the heart and have a little tingling numbness in my left pinkie finger. I am weaker right now more than a year ago, but I was at my peak with the stem cells and their good they were going to do, but as I said that hard work the heart had to do with almost all the blood it pumped out fell back in again worked against itself and caused weakness and decline in the elasticity of the left ventricle.

So that is where I am at and how I am doing. Going to try to continue to live life to the fullest while trying to be wise with diet, exercise, and supplements to help the heart and not put a strain on it. Then I try to do a meditation of light and healing to the heart as well. It is true, it is all in God's hands and that is a good place to be.

Yesterday was a big day. It was long trip to Ft. Pierce to see the doctor, have an Echo, and visit the hospital where I had the surgery and where I use to work and see an old good friend at his house. I brought 3 big fruit trays of fresh fruit to all the nurses on the three floors I was on and gave each of them a thank you note for their wonderful care. They were all grateful to see me and told me over and over again how great I looked after such a long and difficult surgery. That was encouraging.
Take care everyone. Sincerely, Mike

DEC 8 2009 HAD 7 HOUR OPEN HEART SURGERY FOR VALVE REPAIR

2010-01-30T16:19:00.004-05:00

PROGRESS SLOW, CHEMISTRY MIXED UP, BALANCE FOR STANDING WAY OFF, THUS I FALL A LOT. SLEEPING AT NIGHT IS GONE, RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME A REAL PROBLEM, IRON BLOOD WORK WAY LOW AND ANEMIC STAGE, THE USUALLY SADNESS AND DEPRESSION THAT COMES WITH OPEN HEART SEEMS TO BE VERY PRESENT EVEN WITH 7 WEEKS PAST AND PRACTICING EVERY SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE TO LIVE IN THE MOMENT. IRRITABLE CRANKY, ME ONE OF THE MOST UPBEAT PERSONS I KNOW! PUZZLING BECAUSE EVERYTHING I READ SEE AND RESEARCH SAYS THAT I AM RIGHT ON TARGET. HALF WAY THROUGH, AND NORMAL. WOW, NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT THIS SIDE AFFECT? WHY? PAIN, WAY DEEP IN THE HEART LIKE IT HAS FILLET. THE CHEST IS OK, JUST SORE, BUT THE HEART HURTS. DOES IT AFFECT MY RELATIONSHIPS, YET I TEND TO SPEAK OUT AND WITH DRAWL. NICE YES. FOR ONCE I FEEL I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER MY MIND OR SPIRIT. 99% I DO.
THIS ALL BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS READY FOR A MITRAL VALVE LEAK REPAIR, BUT I FEEL A 100% WORSE. YET MY VITALS ARE GOOD AND MY SINUS RYTHUM IS IN GOOD SHAPE? VITAL ARE GOOD, YET I FEEL 100 TIMES WORSE THAN EVER. EXPLAIN THAT. A NUMB LEFT ARM AND LITTLE FINGERS ON THE LEFT SIDE. NUMB FEET AT THE BOTTOM AND CAN'T FEEL THEM. MENTIONED THEM TO THE DOC AND THEY GO OFF TO LOOKING AT THE HEART AND DISMISS YOU NUMBNESS AS IF THEY HAS NO RELATION. I THOUGHT THE BODY WAS ONE AND ONE WITH THE SOUL AND SPIRIT TOO. MEDICAL WORLD DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE THAT TRAINING OR INTEREST PROBABLY CAUSE THEY THERE IS NO MONEY TO BE MADE THERE. OK THIS IS REALLY HOW I FEEL AND THE TRUTH AS I CAN EXPRESS IT FOR NOW . PLEASE FOR BEING WITH ME SEND ME YOUR LOVE. i WILL MAKE IT......

LIFE IS: inspirational thought.......

2009-11-17T19:08:00.001-05:00

LIFE IS:
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Impermanence, change, evolvement, metamorphosis, growth, development, becoming, movement, energy, vibration, division which equals and adds multiplication, color, wind, expansion, spirit, newness, creativity, building, synergy, unfolding, blossoming;
Life is getting into the eternal spiritual realm, an eternal timeless place, which is aware, awake, present, conscious of the unseen to the world of the present moment, the perfect second, this very minute in between the nano seconds.
Life is to “be in the Tao, the middle way, balanced, flexible, firm, established, settled, grounded rooted, solid yet fluid, waving in the wind, bending and not breaking.
Here Life is healing, whole with wholeness, flowing, holy, with energy through the body, mind, spirit, heart, soul, with light, beauty, magnificence, inexhaustible, non destructible, can’t be extinguished, nor squelched.
Life is, your essence at it’s core is worthy, precious, priceless, with more worth than all the gold, platinum, power, control, dominance, knowledge, popularity, or riches of the whole world combined 1000 times over.
Your life, you have and were made in the image of the Divine God of the Universe who always has been and put into you the spark of God which is love, peace, safety, friendly, personal, a home, security, hope, anticipation, a knowing, beauty, glory, which thrives in community, oneness, belonging, unconditional regard with non judgment equality that honors each other perfectly. You see your life is the most uniquely exquisite sparkling essence ever and it is all there laying right there “in you,” a gift you are, a present all wrapped, waiting to be discovered and unwrapped with all its ETERNAL unending wonders, gifts which will “never stop” getting better, which never fizzles, never ends and in which then can never ever get bored or worthless. Getting bored or feeling worthless can’t happen, not to your soul life; maybe to your old damaged broken brain patterns, but no, not to you, the real you.
This little excerpt doesn’t even begin to describe your eternal journey of discovery of treasures which are all unseen in the spiritual realm.
The results of tapping into this spiritual world which is inside you, everywhere and which you cannot escape from makes you very rich, happy, fulfilled, satisfied, content, which has an affect of giving you security and hope even when your bodies or our bodies and lives fail, and it seems like life around us disintegrates, and when it seems like everything is going wrong and its seems it can’t get worse and you see no way out, you can through spiritual practice be calm, assured, stress free. You experience a knowing from an unseen abundance and plenty which you learn to tap into.
Life is an enjoying the ride even when it seems you have nothing to be enjoying!
What is so amazing about this Life of knowing is that you don’t know “how” anything is going to work out and you have no control over the outcomes, but then, when accessing into the eternal now, which you know, you know that it’s going to work out. For you experience a heightened alertness, aliveness, and an inner spaciousness! Again, you don’t know “how” it is going to work out, but you know inwardly it is going to work out. Then you begin to relax, rest, renew, recreate, and recover while the winds of Spirit flow through you guiding you to unknown places. For this life is not by our mind working it out, “not by our knowing, it doesn’t work things out, it can’t, it is limited in knowing the millions of way it could work out. The mind doesn’t have the capacity, it is too finite, too little, but the Spirit of God has the path and it is a billion times better than what we could come up, but it is in spirit, not in body. But the outcomes of having Life is that the body benefits with health, healing, wholeness, and happiness sets into the mind and thus a cycle within of calm wonder and ah.
Life is making sure that you are making it your number one job and purpose on this earth to discover your true self, which results in you being a servant of others, the greatest job in the world! Servant of all and last of all to quote Jesus which I say makes one the happiest most fulfilled of all. Now you will be and are enjoying the ride and blessing others in and with your own essence and aura of freedom and life!
This enjoying the ride of life can and is lived in any circumstances and in any physical condition even if you live in a mud hut, with a grass roof, cow dung floors, and burlap bags for clothes, and with water from a dirty creek or well and only corn meal for food everyday.
For life is winning yourself: My quote for years that I discovered is this: “Once you have “won” yourself, know yourself, love yourself, know what your purpose, mission, and reason for being on this earth is by unwrapping the present within, then you will no longer have to try to win, manipulate, control, prove, dominate, stir up trouble, and no longer be bored, for you can’t get bored in the spiritual world of eternal infinite possibilities, then and only then are our free to enjoy the ride of what LIFE IS all the way!
“Light, will someday split you open even if now your life is a cage, for a divine seed, the crown of destiny, is hidden and sown on an ancient fertile plain, and you hold the title to it.” Haifiz

MICHAEL RUMBLE ADULT STEM CELL JOURNEY

2009-09-08T14:22:00.000-04:00

Below you will find my struggle and healing process with cardio-myapathy from a 10 % EF, with chronic Atrial Fibrillation, and severve mitral valve regurgitation story. I had my own adult stem cell transplant therapy in Bankgok Thailand in May 2008 and have made wonderful strides since that time with an EF coming up over 35% EF with still having atrial fibrillation and severe mitral valve regurgitation. I walk 3-5 miles a day depending on how I feel and have had remarkable color changes in my face from gray to looking healthy.

I am grateful for the progress that has come my way with help of many many friends, prayers, and the wonderful treatment I had at the Bangkok Heart Hospital with the Vescell company. Come and explore my journey with me below. If you start at the bottom and work your way up you can visit my journey.

Sincerely,

Mike Rumble

Money and Medicine

2009-08-20T08:50:00.000-04:00

Fortune Magazine: Adult Stem Cell Therapies Are Where Investors Should Be Looking

It is encouraging that the financial sector recognizes the tremendous advancements in adult stem cell research. When the rubber hits the road, the facts win out when making lucrative business decisions, as succinctly described in Fortune magazine this week. After five years of nothing but lies** in American print media (2004-2008) the truth is seeping through the cracks.

Fortune magazine reported this Tuesday, June 16, that researchers and analysts say that marketable therapies are already emerging from less controversial work with adult stem cells. According to this news piece “When it comes to stem cells, the public – and the media – tend to focus on embryos.” Regardless, as acknowledged by Fortune, “adult stem cells are currently the only type of stem cells used in transplants to treat diseases” and the successes attributed to the ease of use and reduced costs in developing therapies while avoiding ethical issues. From a business interest, many therapies are approaching market approval while embryonic stem cell therapies, if proven safe and successful, are at least 10 years away. While the media continues its focus on embryonic cells, industry recognizes where the value lies. Many major biopharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and Genzyme are earmarking billions of dollars for development of adult stem cell cures. To read the entire article, please click here.

Patients have the right to know all available treatment options. For those reading this message for the first time, there are several resources available for research and clinical information. For additional information on successful adult stem cell studies, please click here. To find treatment centers for specific conditions, please visit the Repair Stem Cell Institute website.

**The first known breach of American print propaganda happened last November when the NY Times erred by allowing a truthful stem cell article on its website for the first time in many years. It seems their Paris correspondent, not knowing the “rules,” wrote an accurate description of a great adult stem cell victory. Before the bosses realized it, hundreds had read it. It was, of course, unceremoniously yanked and replaced by standard NY Times stem cell misinformation. (They actually had the chutzpah to call the adult stem cells “embryonic-like!”)

Everyone I speak to says, "no, I could never do that."

2009-07-11T10:34:00.004-04:00

I think everyone could do it, it is just a perception or view of how you look at it. Mostly I feel it is fear that says, "no, I could never be quiet even for one day." But what if you lived in the north woods of England in 500ad alone with no person around for about a year, or you learned how to slowly still all the noise of our outside world and quarantined your brain from noise and then your body got use to not living on adrenaline rushes, and all stress was gone and you fell in love with sound of silence and stillness? Then you could go on a week of silent retreat. So, yes, you could, and everyone else could do it, it is a matter of a sequential step by step process of slowing you mind down so that the SOUL can speak it's still small voice. Would not that be a better way to go, live, and thrive? I think it is fear that keeps us from getting in touch with our inner selves for we are familiar and comfortable to the normal of chaos and adrenaline rushes. But it seems from everything from the bible and the teachings of great spiritual leaders points that truth, life, reality, groundedness, stability, wisdom, peace, settledness, and wholeness comes from being authentically ourselves which comes up from the soul. If we are daily on a diet of chaos, noise, talking, racing minds, news, negativity, running, and doing stuff, which is really vain emptiness isn't that a misalignment of wholeness, which is missing the mark of God's perfect intention? So should we keep with the familiar safe drug of choice the noisy clamor of racing minds and trying to figure things out with the brain, or choose to step by step slow our minds down to a quiet purr so that the eternal precious, priceless, indestructible, creative, in the image of God, with the likeness and breath of God, be tapped into so that we begin to find the beginning touches of God's perfect peace and happiness from the divine spark which is been given to us and is mostly laying there dormant? Why not begin to allow the soul to awaken and bloom and begin to show it individuality and unique special wonder?
Yea, I think a week is far to short of a time, but it is a start. How about year of silence, that could be a challenge for someone who is a 21st century American.
What do you think? Rumble's Ramblings.....................

A VERY INTERESTING EVENT COMING UP SOON

2009-06-05T09:42:00.003-04:00

A very big challenge and event coming up next month for me and I am absolutely excited about what can and could transpire! I will tell you more about it when I get ...........Well, I might as well tell you.

I am going on a full one week retreat of SILENCE at the St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat Center on Long Island in NY. Here I will have "no" contact with the outside world for one full week and no talking. No TV, radio, newspaper, phone, internet, watch, no clocks, and no talking with anyone. I will be with others who will be there in this large mansion owned by the Jesuits and will contemplate, pray, read, journal, listen, be quiet, watch, observe, notice, hear, and be able to allow the noise and clutter of our very cluttered noise filled world to be stilled and for my soul to be able to express its still small voice of truth and life. I will have the opportunity to hear God while walking on the beautiful grounds over looking the Ocean or while strolling through the woods.

I will not have to worry about anything on earth, no cooking, no cleaning, no chores, no tasks, no calls, only silence. Eating in silence with about 20 other people there too who will be on the retreat. There will be a bonding in the silence!!

I eagerly anticipate this never before experience of one week of full concentration on just silence, listening, and hearing. I have never gone that long without talking or using a phone, etc. Many people have said, "I could not do it, I don't think I could do that, or I would go crazy." But really you could, it is just a matter of a mind set, that's all.

So if you see from July 24-31st you can't get a hold of me it is because I am on this retreat on Long Island NY.

I will keep you all posted. Yea, I can finally escape from the noise and clutter of this world for a little while! It could be a life changing event in that the new insights which can come from my eternal soul that are just laying there dormant will be able to be heard and be integrated into my life.

Later, Mike

Adult Stem Cell Research in the USA

2009-05-14T15:15:00.002-04:00

http://donmargolis.com/blog/2009/05/stem-cell-research-heart-attack-video-adult/

Please see to the right the 32 messages

2009-05-14T10:33:00.002-04:00

Please see to the right 32 messages that were received in response to the one year anniversary announcement! It is truly awesome and inspiring to have been receiving so much love and support!!!

I am extremely grateful for everyone everywhere for everything. Most important very grateful to God and the wonderful abounding love that is poured out all the time!!!

Thanks so much, Mike

Wonderful responses to the one year anniversary!!

2009-05-14T09:35:00.000-04:00

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND IMPROVEMENT!!

2009-05-05T07:39:00.003-04:00

It is my one year anniversary of receiving my "own" adult stem cell transplant!!! Guess what? They are working, the miracle is happening!!! Heart function has improved, shortness of breath gone, sleeping is very much improved, congestion has almost completely disappeared, strength and energy abound, and hope for a normal healthy life and heart are on the horizon!!!!!
One year ago today I received 32 million of my own stem cells injected into my left ventricle with 30 long thoracic needles in Bangkok Thailand. The Bangkok Heart Hospital is state of the art, five star care, with the most competent doctors and nursing staff I have ever ever encountered even after working in US health care facilities as a director for twenty years!
I am extremely grateful for the wonder support that I received from so many from all over the world and my special friends who gave, prayed, watched, commented, and encouraged me to go forth. It has been an amazing ride and journey.
There is a ways to go with fixing a leaky valve when the FDA approves a new procedure with a clip that can be used safe and easy and that will help the heart improve even greater and could potentially correct the chronic atrial fibrillation. So keep up the prayers and the positive energy everyone. Many many people are benefiting with the stem cell explosion. I am grateful now that there has been a lift on the ban for stem cell research in the US and I know that we are going to see hundreds of research centers finding new potential cures for many diseases.
Let's celebrate!!!!! Praise to God.....Mike

Exciting new National Geographic Documentary

2009-05-04T00:02:00.000-04:00

Please watch this new National Geographic Documentary about stem cells in both Bangkok Thailand and in China! It is exactly what I had done in Bangkok and it shows the whole procedure as well. It is 47 minutes long, but very very educational and informative. The link is pasted here and you can just put it in your address bar and hit enter. Here it is:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2577228180337228582&pr=goog-sl

There is great hope for many many people from around the world in this venture and now there is freedom for stem cell research in the US!

I am doing much better, heart Ejection Fraction is better and when I get the Mitral Valve repaired it will improve that much better. We are working on getting approval from the insurance company for that. I ask for your prayers in that regard.

Thank you so much for your support and prayers.

Mike

Please see Don Margolis the founder of Vescell with 10 short lessons

2009-04-23T10:18:00.003-04:00

http://repairstemcells.org/Stem-Cell-University/Stem-Cells-101.aspx

Please see these wonderful lessons or explanations of what adult stem cells can do and their regenerative powers. They are the wonderful "omnipotent cells" that you have in your body. Click on the link listed above and scroll down to the 10 lessons and click on those wonderful very short messages and information.
Thanks Mike

Trip to Murray KY!!!!!

2009-04-23T10:10:00.003-04:00

Last weekend I took a trip to Murray Ky where I use to live in the mid 90's and visited some great friends there. But to my "surprise" I found I was able to walk up a large flight of stairs at the new concert hall in Paducah, KY to the balcony area with no shortness of breath and with ease!!

One year ago I could not even begin to walk up those stairs, and there were a lot of them for it is a large concert hall.

We went to see Bess and Porgy from Greshwin performed by the Paducah Symphony, the Paducah professional Chorus, and three Opera singers performing the solo pieces. It was wonderful and fun. I got to see old friends there who I use to sing with at the Murray State Concert Chior who are still part of the Paducah Chorus. I really miss that, but feel I could sing again for my "strength" has returned to be able to do that!

UPDATE TO ALMOST ONE YEAR OF STEM CELLS

2009-04-02T07:24:00.009-04:00

WOW!! It has been one year since we experienced the wonderful outpouring of love and care from friends and the community with a Fund Raiser for my trip to Bangkok Thailand for my own "adult" stem cell transplant! What a wonderful memorable day of food, fun, games, music, all from friends, co-workers, and even strangers who had read about the fund raiser in the newspaper. You can see some of the pictures of that day on Hutchinson's Island in Port St. Lucie Atlantic Ocean shores.

Now after having experienced in the Bangkok International Heart Hospital the most incredible health care I ever received and yet in "third world country" I can truly say I feel and am doing much much better. My heart function has improved, my nightly struggle to sleep propped up on four pillows is gone, my walking with shortness of breath has disappeared, my water retention has come under control, my fainting spells have stopped, the stars I would see after standing up no longer appear, and a new sense of hope has surged my spirit and life.

I still have a long way go with severe mitral valve regurgitation and chronic atrial fibrillation. My goal is to have the new percutaneous mitral valve repair kit where a clip/spring is put on the mitral valve so that it can close properly. That will help with the pumping action be more effective and thus the heart can have a chance to increase it's output of blood. Once that is working more effectively the atrail fibrillation will have a chance to correct itself for the heart won't be so confused as to what is happening.

So this is where I am at. Feeling better, but still weak and slow, but making progress. "Little by little makes a bundle." From an old African proverb.

Join with me in concentrated specific pray and positive thoughts for God's perfect timing and plan to work out all the while developing in wisdom, growth, and maturity. It's all good!!!

It's been one year. I am grateful for ever step and the gracious wonderful loving support from everyone from all over the world.

Mike Rumble

From Don Margolis the founder of Vescell's blog

2009-03-05T07:28:00.003-05:00

Posted 3 March, 2009 in Dilated Cardiomyopathy |

Stem Cell Research and Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure

Stem Cell research has produced another miracle in the form of Adult Stem Cells. Mike Rumble, a dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure patient from Florida is now reporting his ejection fraction has tripled after receiving stem cell therapy in the form of his own Adult Stem Cells.

I first featured Mike here in December 2008, Mike was treated by Vescell adult stem cells for his dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure in Bangkok, Thailand in May 2008. Now, 10 months later, Mike is doing much better.

Before Vescell stem cells

Ejection Fraction at 10%

After Stem Cell Treatment using Adult Stem Cells

Ejection Fraction at 30%

Second Time Adult Stem Cell Research Has Saved Him

This was Mike’s second close brush with death. The first came in 1989 when he was in the hospital for six months for AML Leukemia which he survived due to Adult Stem Cell research in the form of a bone marrow transplant.

More Energy Due to the Stem Cells

With the renewed energy and heart function given to him by the stem cells, Mike has been able to return to his own counseling business. Website: michaeljrumble.com

Still More Hurdles After Stem Cell Therapy

However, Mike isn’t out of the woods yet. Unfortunately, Adult Stem Cell research can’t help with valve repair. Therefore, Mike is trying to get into a clinical trial in which they use a special clip to correct severe mitral valve regurgitation. Mike hopes his condition will improve even more if he is able to do it.

Thanks to Vescell blog for the story
Mike also has his own personal stem cell therapy blog

GREAT NEWS!!!!!

2009-02-28T10:14:00.003-05:00

MY LAST REPORT FROM THE DOCTOR SHOWS THAT THE EJECTION FRACTION PERCENTAGE HAS INCREASED AGAIN UP TO 30%!!!! THAT IS UP FROM 17% JULY 08.

This report would be much better we believe if I did not have severe mitral valve regurgitation where the blood that gets pumped out of the left ventricle falls back into the left ventricle because the mitral valve doesn't close properly. That makes the heart pump harder and thus weaken. Also this causes two other problems. One is a new thing called "Subendo Cardio Ischemia" which means a lack of oxygen and blood nutrients can get into that part of the heart and there is pressure and angina in the heart and chest area. The second problem that occurs is that it further enhances the atrial fibrillation or irregular heart electrical rhythm and thus makes the heart less efficient.

We are working with the insurance to get approval for the clinical trial for the Percutaneous Mitral valve repair kit. I have been accepted into the national FDA approved study and it could really help the mitral valve regurgitation problem. So let's keep praying about that to come about which wold really be a wonderful blessing! Thanks so much. Mike

Stem Cells for Lee Combs update

2009-02-22T19:21:00.002-05:00

Lee is doing great since he has received his own stem cell transplant in Bangkok last week! The Doctors are very pleased with his progress and feel very hopeful for his future and the future of heart treatments in all patients with congenital heart disease. Thank you all so much for praying for him. They took a big risk against the advice of their Australian doctors yet now they are very happy and are on board with his their decision to go.

I will keep you all updated on his progress.

There are others who have been contacting me from around the country about what they should do with their cardiomyapathy and their own stem cell transplant options. It is so cool to be a place where people can come and ask for advice and guidance!

Updated News on Lee

2009-02-11T08:52:00.003-05:00

Lee is doing great! He came through surgery wonderfully and is even out now of the ICU and in a private room. The doctors are very pleased at how well Lee is doing before and after his surgery. He received 70 million of his own stem cells that we injected into his heart which is twice as many as I received. Thank you so very much for your prayers and continued prayers for Lee. His family and he is very grateful. Let's keep up the good work of making miracles happen.......

PRAY FOR LEE A 15 YR OLD BOY HAVING STEM CELLS TODAY

2009-02-09T07:04:00.003-05:00

Please pray for Lee Combs a 15 year old boy who is in Bangkok Thailand having his own stem cell transplant today! He is from Austrailia and has had problems with his heart from birth. He has survived well until recently having a few operations to repair significant leaks in two of his valves. The hope here is that the stem cells will rejuvenate those areas where there are leaks and strengthen and bring recovery to his weak ventricle. The health care team and the doctors are hopeful because of Lee's youth and relative good health otherwise. He also has the advange of having youth and many "super" stem cells in his blood from which to grow them from. I will keep you posted. Thanks Mike

15 YEAR OLD LEE'S STEM CELL

2009-02-06T10:12:00.003-05:00

Please pray for Lee a 15 year old boy from Austrailia that I have met through them contacting me on this blogspot who is having his own stem cell transplant in Bangkok Thailand this week! He is the youngest person to have this procedure there at the Bangkok Heart Hospital and having the very same procedure that I had.

I know that his mother, Michaela, and Lee her son, would be very grateful for your support and prayers. They are from Western Austrailia and have traveled to Bangkok to have this wonderful hope of regeneration to his ailing heart!

After contacting me on this website and some work we were able to get him accepted into the program and now the Vescell team are excited because this will be the first younger person in otherwise good health that they have been able to treat and they feel very hopeful about some improvement!

So please send all your love and support to Lee and his family as he goes through the cutting edge super cell procedure.

Thanks Mike

Charity Ann Godfrey

2009-01-27T10:06:00.004-05:00

Hi Rev. Rumble,

Your name fits your energy and spirit. I wanted to ask you if you would consider talking with me personally. I am a pre-med student at Hodges, and I have a teacher actually wanting to have the same procedure. She has the same heart condition that you do. Her name is Anne, and she needs help. I, along with a committee, of people are trying to raise the 40,000.00 for her trip to Thailand. We are a tenacious group of people that found her story to be one of hope, and I honestly could not let her live another moment without trying to help her live stronger, and healthier. Yiu have become our beacon of hope as we put our event together. I would love to hear how you were able to raise the funds. We have some good ideas, but teanwork is key, and I feel God has put you in our direct path for a reason. I hope you answer our prayers and humble us with your knowledge on how to have a successful fundraiser. Thank you for your strength and will to help others. Charity Ann Godfrey, president of Whole Heart Foundation(that will be our foundation name once we submit all of the paperwork)

January 27, 2009 9:39 AM

JAN 20, 2009 UPDATE

2009-01-20T11:12:00.000-05:00

ON HOLD AT THE MOMENT: SEE NOTE ABOVE

Here is an update: I have been accepted into a clinical trial at the Baptist Heart Hospital in Miami, FL for a "percutaneous mitral valve repair kit" for my severe mitral valve regurgitation problem. This is where they will insert a clip/spring on the mitral valve so that each time blood is pumped out of the ventricle the mitral valve (flap) will close. Right now it is stuck open and the blood that gets pumped out most of it falls back into the ventricle and thus the heart muscle has to work harder to get that blood out again. This cycle causes the muscle to increase in size and thus it get weakened and flabby and the ejection fraction decreases.

Anyway, I have been approved for the program for January 09 and it means a two day stay in the hospital and only a minimally invasive surgery to place the clip on the mitral valve. They go up the groin instead of the traditional method of doing an open heart surgery to replace it with a pig valve. So, it is a lot safer, easier, and simple. They also have in the national clinical trial a 95% success rate so they feel that after the trial runs its course that the FDA will quickly approve this new method as a means of repair for those that meet the criteria. What those are I don't know, but I do know that with my sick heart I meet the criteria and that I am grateful for.

I will keep you all abreast of the developments of that possible surgery. I still have to get approval from insurance, etc. You know that will be an interesting trick. However, I am going to show the insurance company how much of a win win this is with less invasive surgery, less cost, lower risks, and a longer improvement of heart health which translates into lower costs for them. This should be quite an interesting challenge to say the least.

Please, each of you have a very Merry Christmas worship season as you rejoice in our Savior's birth and gifts to us eternally.

Sincerely, Mike Rumble

PS. The heart seems to be doing ok even in spite of Atrial Fibrillation, severe mitral valve regurgitation, 25 % EF, and all the other problems it faces. Too many others to mention. Thanks.

PSS There will be a follow-up article about my Stem Cell progress in the Port St. Lucie Palm Beach Post on Thursday the 11th of Dec 08.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE AND DEATH CO-EXISTING

2008-10-30T21:37:00.002-04:00

LIFE’S REFLECTIONS WHILE SITTING IN THE WOODS NEXT TO A STREAM CALLED CANADA CREEK IN MICHIGAN ON JULY 14^TH 2008

I wrote in my journal these thoughts and reflections. “I sit even in the beautiful remote place yet seemingly having a hard time getting away from human made noise. A saw buzzing, someone working with metal in the background, gunshot for target shooting in the distance, an occasional distant car goes by which breaks the stillness and silence of the noise of the forest and it’s trees whistling in the wind. However, I choose to hear something(s) else. A new noise of trees and leaves blowing in the wind, and a breeze rustling the leaves of the potato trees along the banks.

I see silent grey and white overcast clouds moving gently along the sky, brightness behind the clouds is seen and above them with the sun wishing to shine through. I see and hear silent green of every shade bouncing out excited with energy, light, and life!

The wind spirit comes through this little valley and some foliage is visibly moving and swaying while other brush moves not even a leaf.

I too am moved by the quiet flow of the wind and parts of my energy levels are affected, they are moved within my soul.

Quietness and stillness, movement and sound—coexist. Interesting? Selah!

My leg gets some breeze and moves the hairs around and I feel it, yet my face doesn’t get that same affect. It is still me, but a different level, part of me is affected differently. Two, three, and more areas just of my body feel an affect at the same time; yet various areas of my body feels my affect or awareness. It doesn’t mean that affect is not happening, I am just either not aware of it or don’t feel it.

There is “something happening” even in the stillness, or in the breeze, or in the feeling, or in the unawareness.

There are other things I am aware of. There is a general weakness, fatigue, back soreness, and a backside that is tired from weight pressing on it, yet too there is a ringing in my right ear. Ok, I could go on, but want to move to the spiritual/soulish level where my true self and essence lies.

What do I sense here in the soul? Calm, a peace, rest, contentment, with no urgency or hurry. No threat. I feel and sense energy, not adrenaline. I put my hands out and become aware of my own energy field. I sense and know energy all around me. Not only an energy felt, but an energy from the living things around me; grass, trees, stream, flies, dragon flies, wind, breeze, ground, grass, sand, earth, sky, the ferns, weeds, bugs, insects, yet a snake (two actually), and ripples over the water going by.

There is a stillness, yet an energy and life and its’ power to thrive even in the remote region in Northern Michigan in the wilderness.

I actually see life and energy easier, than in the city bursting with or teaming of activity and “life.”

Enlightenment happens to me here because life continues even in this imperfect place. There are dead and dying things around me too; branches, trees, leaves, parched ground, rotting timbers, erosion along the banks of the “living” stream.

BOTH LIFE AND DEATH CO-EXIST HERE.

Like my body being renewed and rejuvenated by rest and renewal of cells and its’ regeneration, but also aging in my body. Toes discolored, age spots, thinning of hair, wrinkles, grey places, chest pain, irregular heart fibrillation, and a host of other aging and dying cells within me. New life cells, dying cells.

Ok, so how does this or these thoughts connect to the soul? My body can, is, does, demise; while my soul grows, comes alive, develops, evolves, understands, becomes, has newness, is aware of its preciousness, value, and eternal significance even while it is housed in the frame of an ailing and renewing body or shell.

What I know is that Michael J Rumble is alive both in body and soul. Even though my body could just stop and I could drop over dead at any second because of an ailing heart. That is very real, yet there are still new cells even while the heart is damaged. But the soul has no decaying cells or dying parts like my body. My body will one day quit, my soul will go on shedding its’ shell and freedom, life, and light and love and illumination will ever be.

So right now, this very second I am aware of impermanence and permanence; a lasting and a change Co-existing.

Millions of life energy symbols are around me and millions of dying, hurting, wounded symbols surround me! I choose to concentrate on the lasting, conscious self which was made in the image of God’s Likeness, breath, life and which has God’s Divine Spark and Spirit in and around and through and present, and which has saturated every part of my being.

Ok, with this present awareness which I observe this “second in time,” has an eternal or an eternity present in it, an eternal space, a place in between the seconds. Or it is like this, my present presence and awareness with each second has the potential of eternal timeless awareness in that second. I can’t exhaust that second, it is eternal if I choose to live in it with my soul. It is like what Eckhart Tolle says in his book, “The Consciousness of Now, “you get to where you can live in the space between the atoms which has a place between the neurons of those atoms, and yet has an eternal place between the nano neurons and that can’t be exhausted or ended. “ Paraphrased here by MJR.

I say wow that can blow your mind.

Yet when I think of that I think of the teachings of Zen Buddhism and one of their core teachings which says, “not mind knowing,” I don’t let my mind know things, but empty things and be quiet and drop all assumptions so that Mindfulness can emerge from the depths of the soul and thus insight and aha moments happen. You begin to get it!

The soul, the eternal self, the personhood, individual, unique, created and co-creator God likeness, person, with special features all its’ own can actually transcend time and physical limitations and reach and go far beyond what we have been taught in our conventional culture and even religious practices and spirituality.

Then once you get to know (it) your unique self soul, you will like and enjoy your (self) soul! It is really special to get to know your individual self and then have the enriching honor and sacred privilege of getting to know someone else’s Self Soul. Then the question arises that if it takes an eternity to discover and explore your self soul, then in that same eternity of no beginning and no end discover and explore each other’s self soul? That would be cool to really get to know another’s unique self soul! No boredom here even in one realm of another’s being.

Not mind knowing. No thoughts, no right or wrong answers. Nobody is right about anything, hardly ever, but we do have bits and pieces of information and ideas of universal truths. And you know I am not even right about that about that thought either, I don’t think.

So what is all this gibberish? The formation, foundation, building blocks of ideas, knowledge, insights, feelings, wisdom, thoughts, which come from the soul which seeks to ever expand its being aware, awake making a limited frame from which to build new life and service, values, beliefs, loosely held so that a formation of a continuum of seamless evolving and discovery. They Co-Exist!

Renewal and awareness, death and dying of old glimpses of held tightly awareness or thoughts.

Next day: 7-15-2008 Journal continues. That was interesting, the former pages from 7-14-2008 at Doti Trail landing near the stream in northern Michigan. A theme was on my awareness chart for that day of new life in both its’ physical form and dying and aging and deteriorating in both the physical form and the new life and formation of spiritual expanse. It is interesting to sense that some of my old foundation blocks of awareness are replaced as the soul becomes, sees, and knows, with a new clearer and more solid spiritual awareness and consciousness.

So what I do is discard the old thought awareness and consciousness with newer clearer consciousness and use them to integrate into my wholeness and well being. It creates a better coping mechanism for a complete life, well rounded, and healthier me in all facets of my being, body, mind, soul, spirit, emotions, psyche, social community within me and the community at large. It enhances the self-esteem. The outcome?

A better person, servant, with growing courage to face life’s struggles and blessings with integrity, respect, honor, character, faith, hope, and love for all. It makes me a better servant of God, with the recognition that I am not God, just made in the likeness of God and that is pretty cool.

Ok, I will be writing more of my thoughts of dealing with living on the edge and cusp of death and dying not only with dying patients, families, and twenty years experiencing the joy of birthing souls to new life, but also my own dealings with being at the door of death myself on a daily basis. I have become curious about coming out of my body and seeing what that would be like!!

GREAT NEWS TODAY OCT 1ST 2008

2008-10-01T12:24:00.006-04:00

JUST HEARD TODAY FROM THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE THAT MY MUGA SCAN FOR CHECKING MY EJECTION FRACTION SHOWED A 10% INCREASE JUST FROM JULY!

IT IS NOW SHOWING AT 25% AND I FEEL IT IS CONTINUING TO GET BETTER AND BETTER. ANOTHER HOPE AND GREAT FEATURE TO COME MAYBE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR WILL BE A "PERCUTANEOUS MITRAL VALVE REPAIR KIT" WHEREBY THEY PLACE A CLIP/SPRING ON THE MITRAL VALVE TO CAUSE IT TO CLOSE AFTER IT PUMPS OUT THE BLOOD. THAT PREVENTS THE BLOOD FROM COMING BACK INTO THE VENTRICLE CHAMBER AND ALSO ALLOWS THE HEART TO WORK LESS STRENUOUSLY. THAT IS ONLY AN OUTPATIENT PROCEDURE AND WILL BE OF GREAT BENEFIT TO THE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT AND REJUVENATION AND INCREASING THE EJECTION FRACTION PERCENTAGE!!

SO I HAVE A LOT OF HOPE AND JOY AT THIS NEWS AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO HELP MY BODY HEAL AND MOVE IN THAT POSITIVE DIRECTION!!!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR DEAR AND SINCERE PRAYERS, CALLS, NOTES, LETTERS, AND LOVING SUPPORT. I AM TRULY A BLESSED MAN TO HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL FOLKS AROUND ME...THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH.

I WILL BE SEEING YOU SOON...................MIKE

MISSING WORK

2008-09-29T08:16:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone! I am surprised about something, but I miss being at work! Even with all that is going on and feeling stressed at the business of getting everything settled for being on a medical leave of absence, I miss journeying with hurting families through the labyrinth's of the valley of the shadow of death. I miss my co-workers who making working with part of the team so rewarding. I miss being with patients who hold my hand so tightly when scared and frightened about the future. I miss caring for others no matter who they are, patients, families, and staff. I continue to hold out my goal and hope that my heart will recovery and rejuvenate so such a way that it would be possible for me to return to work, ready to provide that healing care.

Pray with me that wisdom, direction, and peace will be ever growing my heart. Thanks.

PS I will write more of my thoughts as they come to me. This will be like a person journal for me.

SEPTEMBER 24nd 2008 Where I am at...........

2008-09-22T08:05:00.006-04:00

Well, it is the beginning of the 4th week of a Medical Leave from work and it feels as though it just began yesterday. With the complications of everyday life, paper work, red tape, doctor's visits, visitors coming by, exercise programs for rehab, daily tasks of groceries, food shopping, phone calls from concerned inquiring friends, forms to fill out in detail for disability, a root canal problem with four visits to the dentist to fix, lots of Novocain, computer problems and changes in service providers, new garage door installation for hurricane insurance reasons, electric and water improvements having to be made, maintenance issues on the house, etc., etc., there has been very little or no time just to be, rest, (no naps), meditate, read, wait, listen, observe, hear, feel, watch, contemplate, absorb the Spirit of God, allow light to flow in and through my being, write on this blog, and to receive the necessary wisdom to well up from the soul.

So my goal is to get all the necessary paper work done this week, copied, sent, mailed, faxed, requested, interviews set up, doctor's offices called so that the correct medical records can be pulled and sent to the proper places and the complicated mix can begin its process. This is a necessary task of the everyday life and reality. I choose at this time to take it minute by minute and allow the grace and ease of the precious moment to flow and make it through with joy, hope, and freedom. I have the challenge and the choice to implement again the tools that I have and stretch them and enlarge them so that I am a person capable of the challenges we all face.

Even in the midst of illness and weakness we all can thrive well and create wholeness and health for the spirit, mind, soul, and thus resulting in peace for the body! I look forward to a good day, and a wonderful week.

Right now, I look out and take in the green of the outdoors and the lively variety of green colors and pull them into my spirit and watch my heart and soul become more lush than ever! Yea!

I will keep you posted, and I will be writing down inspirational thoughts and taking up the pen again to transcribe internal experiences to paper.

MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENSE

2008-09-21T19:51:00.000-04:00

August 29th 2008 I made the difficult decision to take a medical leave from work so as to give my healing heart more time for recovery and rejuvenation. After going back to work on the 28th of July I began to realize after the second week that I was beginning to slip back physically. There were heart palpitations, angina, shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, and feeling as if I were going to fall over. So in consultation with my physician and much agonizing thoughts and prayer, it was decided that for my own health care it would be better to take more time from work and rest and recuperate. It was suggested by the physicians that the stress hormone works havoc on an already weak heart and that complicates the healing process. So now with not working the heart has a better and faster chance for recovery. It usually takes around a year to see improvement on average anyhow. Also, I need to have a Mitral Value Repair where they put a spring on the value so that it can close after it pumps out the blood. Right now, it does not close and blood falls back down in the value further increasing the amount of work that the heart much carry on.

I am deeply grateful for everyone's affirmation and support with the decision. I have received great praise for following "self-care" and I am very thankful for that validation! Thank you so much. Mike

THERE WILL BE RELECTIONS AND MEDITATIONS RESUMED SHORTLY.....................................:)

GREAT NEWS COMING THIS WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME BACK WEDNESDAY.........

2008-09-08T16:37:00.000-04:00

I AM STILL OVERWHELMED BY THE MANY FOLKS WHO COME UP TO ME AND TELL ME THAT THEY HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR ME AND WHO HAVE ASKED HOW I AM COMING ALONG! THE GRATITUDE I FEEL IS AWESOME!!

EVERYONE HAS BEEN SO GRACIOUS AND KIND AND IT STILL HAS BEEN AFFECTING ME EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY IN A POSITIVE MANNER.

I ALL CAN SAY RIGHT NOW IS THAT I AM COMING ALONG LITTLE BY LITTLE AND I FEEL VERY GRATEFUL FOR EVERYONE'S CARE AND CONCERN. IT HAS BEEN ENORMOUS!

MUCH MORE TO COME. BYE FOR NOW. MIKE

Thailand Overview

2008-08-23T15:55:00.002-04:00

Having just been to Bangkok Thailand and experiencing that country’s culture, people, customs, and traditions I came away with new insights and gifts which I feel are assisting me with my human interactions and service as a professional health care chaplain.
Everywhere I went in Thailand everyone kept showing me great respect as an individual. It was especially noticeable when greeting me with their folded hands pressed against their chest like when you are going to pray and then saying something to the effect, "Namaste." It is a greeting that says, "Hello, I greet and acknowledge the divine spark and image of God in you." It happened every time I met someone, or when a person brought me something like at a restaurant, or when departing and saying goodbye. The hands would fold, the head would bow, and their eyes would look downward with respect in a sign of servitude and back up again with a beautiful smile and eye contact. There was a bright sparkle of openness and eye contact in which you could almost see right into the very soul of the person you were engaged with and sense genuine warmth, a real compassion and gentleness coming from their very being.

Wow, that experience and respect that I received over and over again gave me the ability to think even better of myself and thus moved me to view and help others from a vantage point of wholeness and health.
In care for patients, families, and each other I hope to better understand when behaviors, emotions, tempers, get out of seeming control that I will be able to look beyond all the broken damaged stressed activity and begin to peal off the layers of hurt and see that really underneath all that outward exterior is a beautiful person who really is made in the image of God and likeness and respect and love that individual for who they really are, precious, valuable, and worth more than all the riches in the whole world.
Maybe we can learn from another culture about human respect and honor to the human person? Would you join with me in practicing genuine, honest, openness that really does respect each other with authenticity and heartfelt care?
Thanks so much. From Mike, your chaplain

WALKING, VISITING FRIENDS, IMPROVEMENT!!

2008-07-27T08:51:00.002-04:00

Been in the north woods of Michigan and had a wonderful time resting, reading, walking up and down hills 5 miles a day, visiting lots of friends, and receiving loads of affirmations, validations, confirmations. That encouragement spurs one on to keep going and assists with assimilating new energye into my life. For me this encouragement and love integrates into wholeness of life that has an effect on my physical heart!

I go to the doctor in September 29th and will have an echo to see if there is some improvement of the heart. It probably is too early to tell, but if there is some improvement already that will mean that not only am I ahead of schedule, but that this procedure has had some positive affects quickly.

There will be an update on the website on Thursday with what I see and hear as improvement from a clinical standpoint. Already there is an improvement in the staminia and physical strength, so this seems to be a good indications of health on its way. In any case I will be doing all that I can to incorporate all healing modalities and integrate them into my being and essence so that there is an orchastra concerted approach to healing.

See you all later and thank you so much for your care, love, support, and wonderful friendship. Mike

MICHIGAN TRIP IN THE WOODS

2008-07-21T04:26:00.000-04:00

Came up to Michigan in the north woods to sit, read, wait, listen, hear the silence, and stillness; to watch, observe, receive, allow the wisdom of the eternal soul within to whisper it's life giving wholeness. This is the greatest gift of all, that within me, or all of us is this tremendous gift of infinite expanse, growth, development called conciousness or being alive! It is really an amazing place to be, this oneness with God all beyond the confines of our culture, mind, conventional wisdom, dogmas or theologies.

This place though is so full of life, like bright illuminating lights bursting within like a fireworks in the sky, but inside the spirit giving off millions of healthy blessings, creativeness, and satisfaction.

What a great place to be in life no matter where you are on the earth!!

More later. Mike

WALKING PROGRAM! JULY EVERYONE!!!!

2008-07-12T01:41:00.002-04:00

During the last three weeks I have been able to get back to walking at the mall with a distance of 4 and 5 miles totaling over 75 miles even though the older people pass me up. It is progress I am grateful for! Been getting stronger everyday. I am continually grateful for all the cards, notes, emails, and messages that I continue to receive from so many of you. I believe it is one of the most powerful components to our healing and restoration. All that positive support does make a difference and has an impact for good. Thank you all so much. Sincerely, Mike

THE "BLUE ZONE" WAITING, RECEIVING, MEDITATING, LISTENING, BEING PRESENT IN THE MOMENT

2008-06-25T09:46:00.003-04:00

JUNE 24TH 2008. AN UPDATE: THE LAST TWO WEEKS HAVE BEEN WHAT IS CALLED AFTER A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT THE, "BLUE ZONE." WELL, AFTER THE STEM CELL TRANSPLANT, THERE IS A "BLUE ZONE."

It is a time when the adrenaline drops, the exciting days have died down, and the waiting, praying, meditating, watching, listening, and being just present in the moment is. Not the most pleasant always and yet enlightening, revealing, insightfulness begins. More of the true self opens up, glimpses of the real, the genuine, authentic, precious indestructible eternal soul emerges. This experience goes against all our thought patterns and workings of our world which is driven by the need to dominate, control, and power over each other. When really it is when we die to this ego centric self that we were taught and fashioned to believe is real that we begin to be alive. We enjoy the ride through life. The meaning and purpose of our being emerges clear and we make creative inroads and paths in life.

But in the meantime, when the adrenaline drops, and we are present with stillness and silence it seems uncomfortable at first, for we are conditioned to noise and busyness. Then for me, with this time of healing, rejuvenation, re-creation, there are moments when it is tough, fatigue sets in, chemistry gets out of sync. So it becomes a time of listening to intuition so that wisdom can surface from the soul (which was made in the image of God) that says stay with it, go through it, journey in it, be present and look at the dis-ease you feel and sense all the sensory experiences that are there. "Be still and know that I am God." Healing, renewal is a journey through new territory of the soul. Even as I write this I feel health coming to my mind, that in turn begins a concert, an orchestra wholeness to the cells and body.

Therefore, I write these thoughts and healing begins to flow, an eternal energy and life moves in and around me, the soul, the mind, and the body. Yes, it is all God our Father, yes it is Jesus Christ, our present Lord through the Spirit. Just said in different terms and ways.

What are my next steps? I don't know. When will I return to work? I don't know. But I do know this moment, this second, and it is precious, rich, full, real, exciting even in the "Blue Zone."

I know this: "Once you have won yourself, know yourself, know what you are about, your mission, purpose, vision, values, and who you really are in your own uniqueness, YOU, no longer have to try to win, dominate, control, prove, FOR, you have already Won, everything! You, the real self. Now you are free to enjoy the ride with freedom, integrity, character, that has an authenticity and genuineness that is very comfortable and whole. That is attractive to everyone around you. Outcome is that we are better to one another with unconditional love, non judgemental regard, and a community, oneness, belonging, provides us with fulfillment. All this happens with just letting go, dying, and becoming alive to the soulful life!" This is my own quote: MJR

PLEASE SEE ALL THE WONDERFUL NOTES

2008-06-17T10:08:00.001-04:00

I KNOW THAT MANY OF YOU CHECK THIS WEBSITE DAILY AND WRITE ME OFTEN. PLEASE KNOW THAT I WILL BE WRITING AN UPDATE SOON. BEEN NEEDED TO REST LATELY.

IN THE MEANTIME SEE THE NOTES THAT I CONTINUE TO GET ON THE RIGHT OF THIS PAGE. THEY ARE WONDERFUL AND THEY ARE ONLY JUST A FEW OF THEM..............WOW!!

2008-06-04T11:54:00.000-04:00

2008-06-02T11:44:00.000-04:00

PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL, THANKFUL FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT AND PRAYERS!

2008-06-01T11:13:00.000-04:00

JUNE 1st. Found some video from the hospital time that I will try to put on this website. It is right after the surgery and forgot about it.

Went for my first real walk today slowly in the neighborhood and was ok. Tired now, but resting at the computer and sitting with a cup of tea. Didn't feel that well this weekend, not sure, but possibly still need to get the meds and the configuration adjusted. It seems now that I begin the work of rejuvenation, renewal, and inner work with the body, mind, and spirit. The Spirit, as I go along this journey is an amazing creation. Just concentrating on it seems to bring energy and life to the surface which transforms itself into a sense of health and wholeness. That orchestrated effort and harmony (from our Creator God) that is built into everyone of us I think hasn't even begun to really show itself, for we are so limited by our culture, theologies, fear based life style, environmental influences and our race and speed at which we go through life trying to (live life) when really it passes us by. Haven't you ever wanted to get off the earth and watch it turn and begin to realize that it turns all by itself? But at times in our working corporate world it seems as though we are try to make it turn with our programs and quest at living. Anyway that is why I say it is so freeing to know that I don't have to make the world turn by action, I am though to "BE" and in that loving being creates an action and events that transpire effortlessly through being at peace with oneself.

PS Keeping a sense a humor and laughing and smiling with gentle kindness to all. Respect, honor, and valuing the magnificent worth of everyone person even with our blemishes. That is so enriching! Please read on as to what I will and have started to "be."

I will be resting, recouping, and doing everything I can to assist the healing process of my heart, the left ventricle, and the whole health process of a normal cardiac function. Thus there will be times of prayer, meditation, visualization of healthy heart tissue and new life in and around the heart, rest, reading, relaxing, being calm, at peace with myself and all those around me, integrating new ideas, thoughts, information, wisdom, knowledge as it is revealed and filtered through my grid. This is a type of cocooning so that a metamorphosis can transform this person into a more mature, deep, grounded, solid, insightful, servant of God in this hurting and broken world. To have a security, a sense of direction, focus, intention, aim, purpose, with my mission in life even that more effective, sharp, meaningful to all I meet. I pray that there will be a peace, a hope, a calm serenity and certainty that so encompasses an eternal global universal breath of vision and everyday reality of living life to the fullest with the most simplicity possible. Complex, complete, yet with relevance and an engagement in relationships that builds us up in community, oneness, unconditional love, non-judgmental regard for each other valuing our God made uniquenesses and creative abilities.

So for now, that is what I will be doing. It is called by the wise sages of long ago, "BEING" Then out from that being, or cocooning, emerges an even more brighter clearer vision of who I am as a person in God that is ever more used as a conduit of absolute peace, hope, and unconditional love. A person who can transmit the aura of complete tranquility even in the midst of chaos.

Therefore, I seek you to join with me in spirit to sit, listen, hear, absorb, receive, all the millions of blessings that all around us, in us, and everywhere for everyone. Let's do this "being" thing together..

Thank you all for everything. I love you all and am so grateful for everything that everyone has done, given, shared, read, sent, shown, touched, and blessed me with their own souls. Soul to soul, heart to heart, and spirit to spirit I live with you. Gratefully, and humbly seeking to be.
Michael J Rumble

CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH TO FLY

2008-05-16T15:42:00.000-04:00

EXCITED ABOUT COMING HOME IN A FEW HOURS. JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DOCTOR AND MY SATURATION OF 02 IS 99 %, HEART RATE GOOD, NO OUT BREATH IN WALKING EXERCISE, COLOR GOOD, GOOTOE WHITE, HAIR CUT NEEDED, BELLY NEEDS TO BE TRIMMED, BUT OTHERWISE ON THE MEND. EVEN THE PAIN IN MY LEFT SIDE IS BETTER. SO AWAY WE GO. THANKS FOR MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT, PRAYERS, GIVING, THOUGHTS, NOTES, POSITIVE ENERGY, AND CONCERN. IT MEANS A GREAT DEAL TO ME AND IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. YOU ARE ALL SO WONDERFUL. I WILL ARRIVE BACK TO WEST PALM BEACH ON MONDAY NIGHT AND WILL THEN REST FOR A FEW WEEKS TO GIVE THE CELLS A CHANCE TO GROW AND REJUVENATE THE HEART MUSCLE. LATER GUYS. OUT FOR NOW. MIKE

HI EVERYONE. KEEP THE NOTES COMING!

2008-05-16T08:41:00.000-04:00

SEE THE DOCTOR TODAY FOR MY SECOND FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT. STILL IN DISCOMFORT IN MY CHEST I THINK WHERE THEY COLLASPED THE LUNG AND GAVE THIRTY INJECTIONS INTO THE THREE AREAS OF THE LEFT VENTRICLE OF THE HEART. OTHERWISE I FEEL ALRIGHT. WEAK, BUT WENT FOR AN HOUR WALK LAST NIGHT THROUGH TOWN. LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING HOME.

I SEE A WORLD IN CHAOS

2008-05-14T02:37:00.005-04:00

In reference to my last blog about that data overload has been the added sadness and dismay at the natural disasters around the world. I see the horrible storms and 102,000 dead in Burma, the hundreds dead in an earthquake in China, the war in Iraq, tornadoes in the US, gas and oil crisis, Lebanon, fires in Florida, drought in Africa and Chad and Sudan fight, and the growing financial dominance of the Middle East that is very evident here also in Thailand. It looks at times like a world out of control and going crazy. I am grateful for peace within my own self, soul, and feel very confident about life even in the midst of death, the threat of a deadly disease, and the future of our lives for the next however many years we are given. Enjoy life to the fullest, enjoy the ride, do good to all you can, trust in God, and love, love, love unconditionally all you come in contact with. This is the universal truth that "whatever you sow, do, build, give; you will also reap, gain, and receive hundredfold back to you." How is that for a sermon for the day? These are just random thoughts. I KNOW that I want to continue to do what I have been given to do on this earth, my mission that God gave to me several years ago. Ready for it: "To be the healing presence of God however it is defined to whoever I met at anytime, anyplace, to any person.........." That is exactly why I am on this earth.
I believe in Love as the greatest healing agent in the world. I know of nothing that heals better than unconditional love. Everyone ultimately when all is torn away from them, all the layers of hurt, pain, and cover ups, crave unconditional love, community, belonging, oneness, and hope. Every action, word, thought, no matter how it comes out of the person is the heart's cry, (it's communication) "would you notice me, validate me, and value who I am in my uniqueness, creativeness, and eternal precious magnificence! I say, "sure" Easy, for in the core essence of what you were made of is that very thing. Made in the image of God, breath of God, the eternal creative uniqueness of God, precious, priceless, and can't be destroyed or killed. That is why I say, give me a soul, or let me meet a soul, and I have had the honor and privilege of being enriched by one of the greatest creations that God made, a human soul. Wow. I often wish I could just take the soul out of a body and emotional damaged person and hold that soul in my hands and just love it and soothe it, clean up the body and the mind then put it back in their body for the rest of their life. But I can't do that, we have to do that for ourselves. But , each time I meet a dying patient, family member, or the network of friends of a sick patient as a chaplain, I am each time enriched by the absolute brilliance of uniqueness, individuality, different, yet with various gifts, qualities, perspectives, that make up a better "Whole" picture of human kind and the inexhaustible exquisite richness ever. That is what happens each time I walk into a patients room. Wow. No wonder why I like my job so much. So with this ramblings, these are just thoughts that are floating around in my heart and soul, yet to be sorted, defined, shaped, molded, and brought into the tapestry of what makes up me. This experience has a positive effect, it leads me away from having to have arrogance, dominance, control, manipulation, power, and self justification that makes up our world, but to an acceptance, a letting go, a living in the peaceful places between the neurons and the eternal space between those atoms.

OUT OF MY HEART THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS

2008-05-12T23:48:00.001-04:00

POST HOSPITIALIZATION! PAIN, SORE, STIFF IN THE LEFT BREAST AREA WHERE THERE IS A 3.5" SLICE WHERE THEY PUT 30 NEEDLE STICKS IN THE LEFT VENTRICLE AND INJECTED 32 MILLION OF MY OWN STEMS CELLS. NOW THAT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE TOOK A TIRE PUMP AND PUMPED UP MY HEART WITH HEAVY PLAY-DOUGH AND PACKED IT IN THERE TIGHT. THERE IS SOME SWELLING AND OF COURSE I AM VERY PROTECTIVE OF IT. THE QUESTION NOW IS, WHAT DO I DO? TO HELP ACTIVATE THESE NEW OMNIPOTENT CELLS? HOW MUCH REST OR EXERCISE, HOW MUCH FLUID OR LITTLE FLUID DO I DRINK? HOW FAST SHOULD THE HEART RATE BE? THESE ARE QUESTIONS THAT HAVE NO DIRECT ANSWER, SO I MUST RELY ON INTUITION, WISDOM, COMMON SENSE, AND GOD'S GUIDANCE. PLEASE JOIN ME IN PRAYER FOR A SENSITIVITY TO THE SPIRIT'S GUIDANCE AND MY OWN INTUITION SO THAT THEY DWELL IN A HARMONY AND GRACE THAT AFFECTS THE HEALTHIEST REJUVENATION. I SPEAK THESE WORDS FROM MY HEART SO THAT YOU CAN SEE WHERE I AM AT THIS JUNCTURE WHILE WAITING TO HEAL BEFORE BOARDING A PLANE TO COME BACK TO THE US. I WILL BE RETURNING ON THE 17 MAY NEXT SATURDAY. I WILL UPDATE THIS WEBSITE AS I GET INSIGHTS, INFORMATION, AND CHECK UPS WITH THE DOCTOR. I SEE THE DOCTOR ON MONDAY. THEY FEEL I A DOING REMARKABLY WELL. A MIRACLE....

MAY 6 BREATHING TREATMENT AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

2008-05-12T02:13:00.000-04:00

I THOUGHT I WOULD TRY TO CREATE MORE SYMPATHY WITH THIS LITTLE CLIP!! SMILE. THIS IS JUST ANOTHER PIECE OF THE PUZZLE OF EVERYTHING THEY DID WITH ME, FOR ME, AND TO ME. I FEEL AS THOUGH SOMEONE TOOK MY HEART OUT AND PUNCHED IT UP REAL GOOD, STABBED IT SEVERAL TIMES, AND SHOVED IT BACK IN MY CHEST. THAT IS HOW IT FEELS. ANYBODY HAVE ANY DRUGS, MEDITATIONS, GUIDED IMAGERY, COMIC RELIEF, AND OR ENTERTAINMENT WHILE I WAIT TO COME HOME? I AM GETTING A LITTLE MISCHEVIOUS WHILE I MEND..... I WILL ALSO BE PUTTING MY SERIOUS DEEP THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, OBSERVATIONS, INSIGHTS, AND GROWTH AS A SPIRITUAL BEING IN LATER ON ANOTHER BLOG POST LATER. YOU'LL SEE IT. IT IS ALL STILL SO SUREAL. IT IS LIKE HUNDREDS OF VARIOUS FEELINGS, EXPERIENCES, INFORMATION BOMBARDING YOU AT ONCE. SOMETIMES HARD TO STAY GROUNDED WITH SO MUCH DATA. THIS IS IN PART CULTURE SHOCK; DATA OVERLOAD...........OTHERWISE I AM GOOD. LOVE MIKE

LOVE ALL YOUR NOTES, LETTERS, AND EMAILS THAT ARE COMING. I KNOW THAT MANY HAVE A HARD TIME POSTING A BLOG ON THIS SITE SO FEEL VERY FREE TO EMAIL AT: mrumble54@hotmail.com Love to hear from all of you. Later, Michael

OK, ANY SUGGESTIONS?

2008-05-10T21:25:00.003-04:00

WHAT DO I DO NOW? ANYONE WANT TO COME OVER FOR A QUICK VISIT?

Physical Therapy

2008-05-10T01:12:00.003-04:00

YA YA NURSE, WANTS TO COME TO THE US AND BE A NURSE

2008-05-09T21:18:00.001-04:00

32 MILLION OF MY OWN STEM CELLS IN MY HEART

2008-05-09T02:59:00.001-04:00

2008-05-07T10:38:00.000-04:00

STEM CELLS INJECTED AND DOING FINE

2008-05-07T04:38:00.002-04:00

HAD STEM CELLS INJECTED ON MONDAY IN SURGERY AND WAS IN CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE AND TODAY WAS MOVED TO A REGULAR ROOM. HAVE SOME SORENESS WHERE THE INCISION IS AND THE LUNG DRAIN TUBE, BUT THAT IS OUT NOW. I AM DOING REMARKABLE WELL AND HOPEFULLY WILL GET TO GO BACK TO THE HOTEL ON SATURDAY. MARIA HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL HELPER AND COMFORT. WE ONLY HAVE A LIMITED TIME ON THE COMPUTER SO ONLY WRITING THIS SHORT NOTE FOR NOW. WILL WRITE MORE LATER WHEN I GET MORE SETTLED IN THE ROOM HERE. TO SEE THE VIDEO'S REMEMBER TO GIVE THEM TIME TO "BUFFER" BEFORE PLAYING IT. LOVE TO ALL AND I FEEL ALL YOUR LOVE AND PRAYERS. MIKE AND MARIA

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2008-04-30T07:42:00.000-04:00

Actual blood withdrawal

2008-04-29T16:35:00.003-04:00

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FIRST HOURS IN BANGKOK

2008-04-27T22:26:00.000-04:00

THE FLIGHT WAS SMOOTH AS SILK. ARRIVED NO HASSELS. PICKED UP BY A VERY NICE PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR AND TAKEN TO THE HOTEL. EACH WORKER BOWS OUT OF RESPECT FOR YOUR PERSONHOOD. EXTREMELY GRACIOUS, KIND, AND POLITE. WE HAVE A LOT TO LEARN. IT IS EVENING NOW AND WILL REST AFTER BEING ON THE STREET AND IN THE SUN TO RE-SET MY INTERNAL CLOCK. WILL ADD MORE TOMORROW ABOUT THE FEELINGS, SIGHTS, SOUNDS, SMELLS, FOOD, VENDORS, DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS, ETC. HAD MANY WONDERFUL MESSAGES SO FAR FROM SEVERAL OF YOU. KEEP THEM COMING. I AM EXCITED AND THRILLED, AND FULL OF ANTICIPATION. SEE EVERYONE TOMORROW, GOODNIGHT. MIKE

NEW INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS THIS SUNDAY

2008-04-27T21:57:00.000-04:00

The outcome no matter what, has been a highlight of my life so far! Even if nothing else were to take place there is the beginning of transformation within! A thrill, an eternal experience of light and a sense of being carried in spirit by God's children through His Spirit. A taste of peace and tranquility here on earth! Man this is cool. Who needs drugs when you have your alive eternal spirit swizzling with life!

bangkok heart hospital day

2008-04-27T11:41:00.003-04:00

First day at the Bangkok heart hospital will be today the 28th of April all day! Thorough exam, blood work, and then blood withdrawal at 5:00pm. So no food all day from Midnight last night Sunday until 6:00pm on Monday. How will I ever begin to look like Buddha if I don't eat? :)
I will let you know how it goes tomorrow night. Love Mike
Maria comes on Wednesday. She doesn't want to look like Buddha though. She will eat seaweed.
Bye, smiles, peace. Mike

ROYAL THAILAND AIRLINES

2008-04-26T13:29:00.000-04:00

ARRIVED IN NYC SAFE AND SOUND. FRIDAY LEAVE FOR BANGKOK!!

2008-04-24T00:25:00.003-04:00

April 23rd 2008. Hi everyone. Here is the Beginning of a new life, new Genesis Cells, omnipotent, omniscience, rejuvenating all of my life. Body, mind, soul, and spirit! The impact of love, support, prayer, care, words, cards, messages of good hope, physical hugs, kisses, hand shakes, and financial support has had a profound impact on my energy, spirit, soul, heart, mind with that having a positive effect on my body!!!!! Wow, what a beginning............Signing off for tonight. Mike

THE FUND RAISER UPDATE ! THANK YOU, WOW

2008-04-23T17:44:00.000-04:00

I AM COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED BY THE OUTPOURING OF YOUR LOVE!!
The Saturday April 5th fund raiser picnic was a great success!! Over 400 people came and went all day long and $3500.00 was raised that day with cash and checks. SINCE THEN, $500.00 HAS COME IN. Several staff members donated PTO time which I can use as paid time off while I am away to Bangkok and with recovery time. Saturday was a beautiful day even though the news said there would be rain, there was a good breeze which kept us from being too hot, and the beach was absolutely beautiful. I think God had the day all planned out so that love could be shared, shown, spread, and received! One of the greatest gifts that we can receive in life is to learn to accept being loved and showing and giving love.

The food was great thanks to so many who were cooking, cleaning, and organizing all the events of the day. Lots of fun and lots of people coming to visit and talk and wish and pray for my well being. I could not even begin to share what the day meant to me, the full impact of it hasn't completely sunk in yet. I know that this expression of giving and love will have a lasting legacy and enrichment which will leave me and my family and all those I interact with richer, better, and brighter. Thanks so much for making my goal a reality. Sincerely grateful and deeply moved within my heart. Michael Rumble

Bangkok heart stem cell program. Very interesting!

2008-04-15T21:42:00.004-04:00

New Hope for the Failing Heart!!
Bangkok Heart Hospital has positioned itself at the forefront of modern medical technology by offering Stem Cell Therapy, a treatment only available at a small number of hospitals the world over.
Autologous Adult Stem Cell Transplantation for heart Failure Program Regenerative medicine and cell therapy are emerging clinical disciplines in the field of stem cell biology. Stem cells are undifferentiated or partially differentiated cells; therefore they are capable of dividing and renewing themselves and also give rise to specialized cell types, a phenomenon known as plasticity or transdifferentiation. The most important sources for cell transplantation are human embryonic and adult stem cells. Embryonic stem cells normally exist only in preimplantation embryos (4–8 cell stage to blastocyst) and have the ability to form all the cells of the body however there are technical and ethical concerns.
The use of adult stem cells to regenerate damaged tissue circumvents the moral and technical issues associated with the use of those from an embryonic source. The adult stem cells are the stem cells found in the mature tissue. Some scientists use the term “somatic stem cell” instead of adult stem cell. Adult stem cells are considered to be multipotent and therefore capable of producing a small range of differentiated cell lineages appropriate to their location. Some adult stem cells or progenitor cells with the least differentiation potential such as skeletal myoblasts, circulating endothelial progenitor cells or epidermal stem cells in the basal layer of the skin are designated as unipotent. Adult stem cells are set aside during development in order to provide a source for replenishment of tissue over time in response to damage or simply wear and tear. The literature suggests that stem cells can be found in most major organ systems in adult mammals e.g. skin, intestine, brain, bone marrow and endosteal line of the end of bone. Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that can result from any structural or functional heart disorder that impairs the ability of the heart's ventricle to fill with or eject blood. Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart disease in which the heart muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle's ability to pump blood is usually impaired. The causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease (ischemic cardiomyopathy) and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. The cause of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy may be known (e.g. due to hypertension, valvular disease, or heart infection) or unknown (e.g. idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy).
Heart failure and Cardiomyopathy are one of the detrimental diseases in which incidence increased progressively. Even though survival has been improved, five-year age-adjusted survival was only 52% in 1996-2000. Stem Cell Therapy for Heart is a relatively new procedure for severe heart failure caused by Ischemic or Dilated Cardiomyopathy that could not be managed well by conventional medications. This is usually done on patients with Ejection Fraction (a measure of heart function test) 35% or lower who have marked limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary physical activity causes fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea, or anginal pain. The aim of cell transplantation is to repopulate the failing myocardium with cells that could restore contractility and blood supply. A number of stem cells have been investigated, mainly skeletal myoblast, bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell. Most of reports show the improvement of the left ventricular ejection fraction. At Bangkok Heart Hospital, we initiated this program in May 2005. So far we have done over hundred cases. The procedure is relatively safe and carries small risk. However, it all depends on patient’s condition before the procedure is done as well as initial cause of heart problem. Bangkok Heart Hospital has used the autologous “Angiogenic Cell Precursors (ACPs)” derived from patient’s own peripheral blood since May 2005. It is not an embryonic stem cell. There are no immunological concerns as it is autologous. These cells stimulate growth of new vessel and perhaps muscle to improve the heart functions (Figure1.). Figure 2. Peripheral Blood Stem Cell: Angiogenic Cell Precursors The multipotent progenitor cells are isolated from the peripheral blood, rich in CD45, CD31Bright, CD34+CD45-/Dim and CD34Bright cells. The cells at a concentration of 1.5-3.0 x 106 cells/ml are then cultured with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF, R&D Systems, Minneapolis, MN, USA) and 5 IU/ml heparin (Kamada, Beit-Kama, Israel). The final product “Angiogenic Cell Precursors” expressed CD34, CD133, KDR, Tie-2, CD144, von Willebrand factor, CD31Bright, concomitant binding of Ulex-Lectin and uptake of acetylated low density lipoprotein (Ac-LDL), secreted interleukin-8, vascular endothelial growth factor and angiogenin and formed tube-like structures in vitro.
The candidates for the cell therapy are patients with cardiomyopathy either ischemic (ICM) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). NYHA class, six-minute walk test, brain natridiuretic peptide level, echocardiogram/ cardiac MRI are obtained prior to surgery. These tests are repeated at 1, 3, 6 months and 1 year. In case of ICM, the cardiac MRI with gadolinium contrast or myocardial perfusion scan is used for locating the areas of myocardial infarction. The ACPs are directly injected into the myocardium via thoracoscopic approach, microthoracotomy or median sternotomy together with coronary artery bypass grafting. For the DCM, cells were injected into all areas of left ventricle. The following is a summary of our clinical experiences.
Between May 2005 and January 2008, 122 consecutive patients underwent ACPs injection. Fifty two were dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and 69 were ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). Mean age was 59.5 ? 13.4 years. The number of cells prior to injection was 41.6 ? 34.7 million cells. In DCM group, ACPs were injected into all areas of the left ventricle. In ICM group, 41 had ACPs injection alone, 23 had combined coronary artery surgery and ACPs injection and 5 had transcoronary ACPs injection.
For this report, we will focus only the results in patients who underwent surgical intramyocardial ACPs injection and who had left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 40%. There were 104 patients in this group. Forty seven were DCM and 57 were ICM. There was no new ventricular arrhythmia after the surgical intramyocardial ACPs injection. The 30-day mortality was 4.3% and 3.5 % in the DCM and ICM groups, respectively. NYHA class improved significantly 314.3?197.2 days postoperatively in both DCM and ICM group (P < p =" 0.04," p =" 0.024)"> Autologous Adult Stem Cell Transplantation for heart Failure Program

DAILY PHOTO'S AND PROGRESS UPDATES WHILE IN BANGKOK

2008-04-09T07:30:00.000-04:00

*** WATCH!!! *** Once in Thailand this blog website will be updated on a daily basis with pictures of the hospital, doctors, procedures, and other progress updates. You will see right here, above my story, my progress during the 2 1/2 weeks that I am there. Keep watching for updates as I prepare to go as well!

My Story

2008-04-07T16:59:00.002-04:00

After living in the Republic of South Africa for nearly 10 years as a missionary I was home in the U.S. finishing my Master of Divinity degree in 1989 when I was diagnosed with AML Leukemia. After nearly seven months of in house hospital stay which included chemotherapy, infections, and a bout with septic shock which almost placed me in heaven, I had a Bone Marrow Transplant at the University of Kentucky. My perfect match was my brother Marc, and after two years of recovery from that health care ordeal I was pronounced cured of bone marrow cancer.
However, in 1995 while living in Murray, KY and ministering as the Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling in a local hospital I noticed bubbling and gurgling in my chest and lung area. A visit to the cardiologist and a few tests later I was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy which is where the heart muscle is in a weakened state and can’t pump efficiently for the body’s needs. It was a result of the heavy duty chemotherapy which is now commonly known to cause heart damage.

At that time I was told by the doctor to get my affairs in order, put myself on the heart transplant list, and know that I would only have a 5 year life expectancy if I didn’t get a new heart. Well, that was in 1995 and I have out lived that prediction by exercising, living healthier, and taking the medications that were prescribed.

Since that time there have been thirteen years of preventative medical care, and I learned the added value of meditation, prayer, and the experience of wholeness of body, mind, soul, and spirit! "It is a wonderful ride, living life to the fullest with the experience of growth, development, and deepened life experience even in the midst of seemingly discouraging and difficult days."

**Now I will begin the latter half of this note from my heart. I have had the outcome of living a relatively normal life to the utter amazement of many of the ICU and Cardiac doctors and nurses that I work with on a daily basis. They often have remarked to me, "you are sicker than our patients here on the ventilator and/or those who are waiting for a heart transplant!" "You are a walking miracle." I believe it can be summed up with the words which my cardiologist said when I asked, "How come I am functioning so much better than most patients that I pray with when I am actually sicker than those who are in the beds?" He remarked, "It is your faith, intention, goal, focus, direction, a very positive mental attitude, and your mission in life to do what you do." "God is not done with you yet," is what I hear almost daily.

However, just two years ago I contracted a viral pneumonia which settled in the heart and caused considerable more damage to my already weakened heart. Since April 2006 I have had numerous stays in the hospital and the intensive care. I have had a pace maker/defibrillator implanted in my chest which has already saved my life once. There have been four hospitalizations, three ICU experiences, and three cardiac ablations to help with the atrial fibrillation. However, I am still in atrial fibrillation with an ejection fraction of only 17%. They have even tried five Cardioversions where they shock the heart to get it in regular rhythm. Yet, I still go in and out of congestive heart failure, have shortness of breath, and have a weakened and decreased ability to do physical activities. I was told by the doctor that I have stage IV Cardiomyopathy and am in end stage heart failure and that I should strongly consider stopping work because of the stress on my heart.

I was then referred by my cardiologist to go and have the heart stem cell transplant in Bangkok Thailand, and come back and give my heart a chance to rest and rejuvenate itself with my own stem cells. So after two years of intensive research with a company called Vescell which works with a group of scientist from Theravitea’ and who are in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh, I have been accepted into the Heart Stem Cell program. It is for patients like me who have no other options but to go home and either die or have a heart transplant. Therefore, I have opted to have the stem cell treatment for they have an 80% success rate of renewal to the heart muscle, have American trained doctors, and have a five star internationally acclaimed program that has been written up for its innovative program for heart failure patients.

My health insurance does not cover the expenses which could potentially save my life and so I have to pay for this completely out of pocket. I have a goal of raising $35,000 which will cover most of the medical expenses at the Bangkok Heart Institute. I am in the process of trying to find a not-for-profit organization that would have a Mike Rumble Heart Fund to which one could make donations and have a tax deduction.

My goal is to raise $35,000 by April 1, 2008. I will be using this blog on line for updates to my progress, give information, and be able to communicate on a daily basis from Thailand to all my friends, relatives, and supporters.

I am booked by The Vessel Company to depart for Bangkok Thailand on April 25th from New York and arrive on Saturday the 26th of April. I am picked up at the airport by a Patient Care Coordinator who takes me to the hotel to settle in. The time that I will be away is two in a 1/2 weeks. The first week they take the blood out of my arm like giving a blood donation. The second week after the stem cells have been separated they inject them with a needle directly into the left ventricle and I will be in the hospital two days. Then I will be at the hotel for a week with a daily visit to the doctor to see how I am progressing. There is no opening the chest like an open heart surgery, and there is no ventilator necessary either. It’s a fairly simple procedure with all American trained doctors. There is very little physical risk involved with the procedure. No patient has ever died from their own stem cell treatment. There is no chance of rejection, and a great chance for the stem cells to begin to grow new heart muscle and cardio vascular rejuvenation.

I need to raise $35,000.00 to make this happen.

Please prayerfully consider supporting my efforts by sending donations to the
Mike Rumble Heart Fund

Please address it to: Mike Rumble
1649 Woodfern Dr.
Boynton Beach, FL 33436

Cell: 772-224-0433

Mark on the item: Mike Rumble Heart Fund

Or you can contact me for information to directly deposit funds into an account that I have set up at the Bank of America.

**If I am unable to make the trip for some unknown reason your money will be completely refunded in full. Not one penny will be used for any personal needs. All money will go towards the up front payment to Theravitea’ to cover all heart procedure costs, hospitalizations, personal patient care coordinator, doctor fees, and scientist expenses. Payment must be paid in full up front before going to Thailand.

Please would you prayerfully consider helping me along the journey with a contribution and with your daily prayer for wisdom as I prepare to go and for recovery so that I can continue the mission in life that God has given me: "To be the healing presence of God to all I meet!"

Web sites and Links to look up for more information:
www.vescell.com
www.bangkokheart.com
Don_Margolis_The_No_Option-Option
a. Type that in a Google search to see a video

As it stands right now I am scheduled and booked to leave on Thailand Airlines on the 26th of April for Bangkok and will return on the 16th of May 2008.

Thank you so very much for your gracious prayerful support. After two years of extensive research I am in 100% complete confidence that this is the direction to go.

Sincerely your friend, Rev. Mike Rumble, M-Div; Board Certified Chaplain

To leave a comment, click on '# comments' under this paragraph. Then scroll down to the bottom and write your comment in the blank space. After that you must type in the word verification and then choose the 'anonymous' identity, finally just hit 'publish my post'. Thanks so much...........Mike

Fund Raiser

2008-04-01T19:44:00.001-04:00

WHERE IS JOHN BUCHANAN?????????

2008-03-24T23:55:00.001-04:00

WHERE IS JOHN BUCHANAN, THE PROFESSIONAL NICE GUY? HERE HE IS AT HOME AND AT ST. LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES HELPING THEM CROSS OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE. BIRTHING NEW LIFE. HE IS A GOOD MIDWIFE--HUSBAND.

Update! Progress! Hope!!

2008-03-05T22:37:00.001-05:00

A SUCCESS...........
TODAY.......SATURDAY! APRIL 5TH ALL DAY!!!!
ALL INVITED TO THE RUMBLE-THON FUND RAISER ON APRIL 5TH AT THE FREDERICK DOUGLAS PARK AT 3500 S. A1A FT. PIERCE, FL ON HUTCHINSON'S ISLAND. It is just 4mi south of Seaway Dr.right on the Atlantic Ocean!

There will 500 lbs of BBQ Pork, chicken, Hot dogs, potato salad, and all the fixings for a picnic. DJ and Live Music, games, bounce house, dunking booth, an evening bonfire, etc. Bring a chair, and an appetite, and a positive spirit!!

Donations will be collected person! Bring your own chair water. The dunking booth will be a hit for drowning John Buchanan again and again. I call it a baptism!

For more information or for ways to volunteer your hands please call John Buchanan at 772-468-6746

*** WATCH!!! *** Once in Thailand this blog website will be updated on a daily basis with pictures of the hospital, doctors, procedures, and other progress updates. You will see right here, above my story, my progress during the 2 1/2 weeks that I am there. Keep watching for updates as I prepare to go as well!