Day 10 - That's a Wrap

We've come to the end of our 24 days at Living Valley having had a wonderful experience overall!  The weather has been terrific (glad to be missing hurricane Sandy!); the people have been so kind and supporting throughout, and the learning has been exceptional.  We feel like we've significantly advanced our cause in addressing MS by coming here and receiving all of the care and treatment that we've described on this blog.

All told, Tammy's symptoms are no better, nor any worse, which is a victory in itself.  For the three or four months before our trip here, as we became more strict in diet (vegetarian - vegan - raw - juicing/fasting!), Tammy's health deteriorated at an alarming rate; at least having slowed or stopped the progression now is a 'win'.  Not only that, we believe that we're on a path now that will see slow but sure improvements over the coming months!!!

I'll continue to post blog entries over the next week with more background and detailed info that we've learned during our time here, specifically about MS & mercury; about using a high fat/protein diet to address mercury toxicity; and about Living Valley Springs' overall 'philosophy of care'.


After that, we'll post an occasional entry when something newsworthy comes up, so feel free to check in on the blog every once in a while!!


Today was a day for tying up loose ends, like paying our bill at the Health Shop and at the Front Office and of course getting packed up.  Most of the guests were gone shortly after breakfast, and then most of the staff were gone shortly after lunch, but we stuck around until later.

It turns out that tonight was Gary's 60th birthday party, held at the local hall in Kin Kin and tomorrow he and Debbie are taking off for a well-deserved two-week vacation.  Since their flight is only two hours earlier than ours, Gary offered to give us a ride to Brisbane!  We left just after the party and got to bed just after midnight! : )

Gary telling more funny stories at his 60th birthday party

At the 'Brizzy' airport...

The LVS staff have really treated us like family and we're certainly going to look back fondly on our time for years to come, while also looking forward to the next opportunity that we have to visit!  For anyone interested in making the trek to LVS themselves, please feel free to contact us at any time with any specific questions at jpduchesne@hotmail.com.  Also, LVS gives guests discount vouchers to share with others and we'd be more than happy to share all four of ours - just ask!

Thanks to all who have read and commented, emailed, prayed for and otherwise encouraged us on this adventure!!  To those reading back home - we'll see you all soon!!

So long, LVS!