Derek Walter’s life took a dramatic turn when his then partner, Steve Jenkins brought home a tiny little pig named Esther. Derek talks to Anitha about how this small being created huge and wonderful changes in his life.

Derek quickly fell in love with Esther, became one of her two dads, moved from a suburb to the country so Esther could have all the space a pig needed, welcomed even more farm animals, and eventually co-founded Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary (HEEFS)

This is an incredible conversation about love, family, community, grief, and an unbelievable legacy.

 To learn more about Derek and HEEFS, please check out these links:
 Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary 
http://www.happilyeveresther.ca 

 Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/happilyeveresther?mibextid=LQQJ4d

 Derek’s personal website
www.derekwalter.ca

 Derek’s personal Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/EsthersDadDerek?mibextid=LQQJ4d

 Esther the Wonder Pig Website
www.estherthewonderpig.com

As a thank you to Derek for sharing his story, Anitha donated to HEEFS. Having volunteered at HEEFS and seeing firsthand the beautiful and healing place it is for both the residents and the folks who spend time there, Anitha was thrilled to support this organization.