the second 'Dr Grade'

what a brother.... lots of crazy memories.

 the second Dr Grade

on the plane back from his funeral, i got the idea that i'd like KACHEP to set up a memorial medicinal garden for Tom. He was an inspiration for me - he was the one who encouraged me to first practice and develop my skills, habits and techniques before moving off to Africa - something i was ready to do immediately after vet school.

i had the chance to live with him this last December and January, much if it was difficult -but i found sweetness in us both sharing our emotional pain that we were collectively going thru, he had become a good listener those days, what a bittersweet blessing