Year 1

Today is the 1st anniversary of KK's death.

I suppose this would be an update of sorts.

His Estate

I would say about 50 percent of things have been settled.

Some insurance policies have been paid out, I have sold the car, sold the motorbike, cleared off most of his possessions, obtained probate from the court, changed ownership of the home from joint to single owner, wound down his company.

The police investigation is still ongoing (I'm not sure what they are investigating precisely), some insurance is still unpaid because of the lack of a coroner's report, some bank accounts still need to be resolved, there is some complex stuff that needs to be sorted out.

I don't think I am doing a good job of this. The bureaucracy of death is truly quite sickening.

There is also the fact that I would make a lousy accountant or auditor. I'm just not good with paper trails and chasing down every loose end. There are bazillions of loose ends still hanging, which I am not even bothering with. 

But for who I am, and for all that I have to take care of, I can only do my best.

His Family

We are doing as well as can be.

In July 2022, I was blessed with a full-time job, with an enlightened employer, which allows me to support the children while working from home.

The children seem to be coping well. They are all doing well in school. 

#1 just completed his first year of JC and will be promoted to year two. #2 is doing her O levels competently, while #3 is busy selecting her subject combination to go into Secondary 3.

We have given up the car because it is too expensive, but we enjoy the public transport system and we're thankful to have a roof over our heads.

We have drawn closer together.

Time does heal. They still miss their Pa.