his life is like a soap opera...
a client inherited various properties in the Philippines, Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong, and mainland China. shares of stock, a thriving business, and bank deposits in the Philippines and overseas form part of the estate. my law firm was engaged to settle the estate of his deceased parents.
the manner by which his parents died is quite a story. fire broke out in the residential condominium because of faulty electrical wiring. the whole building was almost gutted and both his parents died. worse, all his three siblings died in the tragedy too. being the only married among the brood, he was residing in the other tower, and that was the only reason he survived the tragedy.
his cousins (including a foreign client who was instrumental in introducing me to this new client) flew in to help him out. the funeral is over, and my client is now trying to pick up the pieces and move on.
he realize that he faces the herculian task of pursuing the family business, and preserving the family's gargantuan wealth -- all at a young age of 32.
but first things first. he has to settle the estate of his deceased parents. this is why i was engaged.
this is why i find myself here in hongkong today. i need to assist him in the estate duty office and later in the probate registry office. we just got back from the former so i'm basically free the whole afternoon. my client and his cousin are visiting a relative and i asked to be excused. i'd rather stay in the hotel, send email to my wife, write a few notes, and post a few thoughts.
while on board the plane, my client asked the philosophical question "why?" -- why him? why his parents? why his siblings? what has he done to deserve the agony of losing his family? what has he done to acquire such a huge fortune in an instant? why?
"everything has a reason," i said. "it is all God's plan."
i could see the mist in his eyes as i uttered the words.
quidnunc posted on Aug 30, 2006
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WhyChromosome said on Aug 30, 2006....
Quid, my own personal problems, past and present, pale into insignificance compared to what this man is going through. It makes me think upon how thankful we should be for the ones we love. Hope you can soon get home to your wife. You must be really missing her now. Bless you for your thoughts,
Whyc
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quidnunc said on Aug 30, 2006....
thank you WhyChromosome. yes, i truly miss my wife and daughter already...
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labyrinth said on Aug 30, 2006....
Life is indeed queer with its twists and turns.
May you have a safe trip back home, Quid.
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WhyChromosome said on Aug 30, 2006....
I know how you feel. My folks and two grown-up children are in the New Country, half a world away from me (and not too far from where you are now). It's been six years since I last saw them face to face, so I'm very thankful for the Internet and international phone calls.
I wish you a safe trip home, Quid -- and soon.
Whyc
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FaithfulDisciple said on Aug 30, 2006....
That is what so great about SC, it isn't bounded by time and place. You really are giving a new meaning to the phrase "bloggers without borders".
Yes everything happens for a reason in God's great plan. While we may not understand it now, in time after it has passed for a while and everything they do afterwards begin to make sense, then they will begin to understand the wisdom and purpose of God's plans.
Don't forget to dine out, the food is great in Hongkong, enjoy yourself quidnunc.
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quidnunc said on Aug 30, 2006....
I'm looking forward to a gustatory treat later tonight. I'm on a business trip and here I am blogging my soul away... (shouts of "you're a SoulCast addict!! are ringing in my head)
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labyrinth said on Aug 30, 2006....
Quid, try the buffet dinner at the lobby of Miramar Hotel. They offer all types of crabs from all over the world. I tried it once and it was really good (if you love crabs and seafood).
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labyrinth said on Aug 30, 2006....
Oooops, I just checked it is already passed the hour of 5 in hongkong. I juz hope you're still logged in to read my suggested restaurant. Anyway, enjoy your dinner!
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Alyss said on Aug 30, 2006....
I hope your client comes to terms with his new role and his losses.
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pinkjellybeans said on Aug 30, 2006....
Part of being human is the ability to adapt and deal with new situations. I am sure your client will manage and wish him every success.
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silverwhisper said on Aug 30, 2006....
jeez, that's terrible. may his suffering be eased.
ed
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hotaka said on Aug 30, 2006....
You're a SoulCast addict! And now I want to read more of your posts. Great. Another person to keep me in front of the computer spoiling my eyesight.
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secretlife said on Aug 30, 2006....
safe home quid
everytime i read about someone else's tragedies i say a quick 'thank you' for everything i have.
i think there's a 'grand plan' - we just don't understand it.
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quidnunc said on Aug 30, 2006....
thank you all for your best wishes. it's just a quick stop for me at the probate office this morning and we're scheduled to take the afternoon flight back to manila. we might need to come back next week though.
yes, indeed, everything happens for a reason. it's useless to quarrel with fate, as there are events that are truly beyond our control.
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