1/11/24 Cathy's Battle - Update

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January 12, 2024

Cathy completed 15/15 radiation sessions. Final MRI used to gauge progress shows tumor has receded out of the spinal canal and the portion of the tumor on the outside is reduced by 50% . Radiology oncologist stated they were hoping for more and want Cathy to return after rehab to reassess wether or not we are done with radiation. UT Neurologist did a consult with Cathy stating there is impairment to the spinal cord, but time will tell for sure to what extent.

Promising little things - Cathy and I do our own brand of physical therapy each morning - range of motion, and pushing little things that are coming to life. In her right foot she can engage a “gas pedal” reflect and push down. Since she lost her legs weeks ago the left leg has not been able to do anything. In the last 72 hours she can do some gas pedal on the left foot and today she could pull it upward slightly . I’m addition, Cathy says she is starting to feel tingling in the legs. We are super excited about this - despite Mr Neurologist.

On 11 January Cathy was transferred to the Patricia Neal Acute Rehabilitation Hospital in west Knoxville. For a few weeks Cathy will undergo some intense therapy to try and regain as much as she can. This will a challenging part of the battle.

The systemic disease (Multiple Myeloma) While we battle this unfortunate paralysis, the nature of her bone marrow is changing, but blood profile continues to look good. And Chief oncologist says we are ok to take a couple of weeks for rehab before starting the real fight.

The real fight. After Pat Neal we will enter the Home health phase where radiation will be re-evaluated and chemotherapy started on an outpatient basis through the Thompson Cancer Center here in Morristown.

Cathy is keenly aware of what is happening. She has a positive attitude and is excited about the therapy she will receive over the coming weeks.

What can you do? Send encouragement- fb support page, pm or text. You are welcome to send a card too. They fill her with strength. Cards and such can be sent directly to Pat Neal Rehab in West Knoxville or to Land Basket Farm.

Kevin and Cathy JacobiLand Basket Farm 423.202.4924

A Change of Seasons

A Change of Seasons As fall descends upon us with all its glory, leaves of every color fall from the trees and paint the landscape …… the event marks the end of a season well lived and there begins a new season after winter’s rebirth. I recall almost 40 years ago sitting in Botany class learning about how leaves change color and fall from the tree…. The abscission layer – a layer of cells that form in the leaf stem eventually separating the leaf from the life blood of the tree…..& it eventually falls. Losing Cathy almost 2 years ago was my abscission layer - the beginning of an end……… the end of a beautiful season of life. This will be Land Basket Farm’s final season of operation. I will sell this farm this year or next and likely end up in Texas. What will I do ? I will continue to blog & be an advocate for healthier living, I will travel, enjoy the outdoors, run races and be a part of my grandchildren’s lives. Some of you will look upon this event with sadness, but you should not. It is a change in seasons and comes in many forms for all of us. The era of Land Basket Farm will always bring a smile to my face – the work that Cathy and I did together and the people we connected with along the way. I will miss it all. Our Final Season and what to expect We have significant inventory on hand and operations will continue normally through December. Read the newsletters. We will continue attending the Knoxville Market for the rest of this year. Our last market will be December 19. We will not attend the winter market in January, Feb & March. On Farm pick up will be the only fulfillment option in January 2027. I anticipate the website will close ~ Late January depending on sales. We’ll offer more frequent specials this fall. Read the newsletters. The Next Season—and This Blog My most loyal readers know I am passionate about living longer and healthier lives. I am a crusader against sugar and many of the modern aspects of our diet that do not serve us. If you have enjoyed the Land Basket Blog, its journey, and its advocacy, I invite you to join me in the next season: Phase III Life. Finding Health and Happiness Later in Life. Phase III Life is my new blog that will continue what Land Basket started (all content has been transferred). I will continue write about the things that affect our health, and shed light on topics that help us as we age. Thank you for being part of this season. I hope you’ll join me for the next. Ps - The Farms Assets are on the chopping Block - See what's for Sale (first draft)

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