Honor's Reward

I am pretty sure that this was a blessing from the heaven.

I was simply going through my claims. As I passed my bills to the finance clerk, Julia saw me along the corridor and called me into one of the rooms. Well, with Julia, it's either very good news or very bad news, she wouldn't bother for simple chit-chats and so ...

"The Civil Service has recently reviewed the starting pay of officers and so ..."

Starting pay? But I have been working for almost 2 years ... anyway, for Julia to tell me something like this, the adjustment had certainly affected me. 95% of me was rejoicing inside, with the remaining 5% apprehensive ... "does it mean that I have a pay cut?"

Anyway, it was an increment and it was a blessing really. Just the night before, my mum came and asked what I'm getting my Dad for Father's Day. To put things into context, my Dad doesn't care about such things as gifts but my Mum does. I had already made up my mind to buy Dad's air ticket to HK in August and so ... Mum's next comment/question was, "wah, so nice, but what about my Mother's Day gift?"

Haven't I bought dinner for everyone last last month before my Cambodia trip? But well, no point trading blows. Mum and I are different and I acknowledge and appreciate this fact. But it's always easier for the younger one to adapt I guess and so I just asked her to tell me what she wants.

It's not about being insincere, just that Dad doesn't know what he wants and I know he will appreciate the air ticket; Mum knows what she likes and so I will leave it to her to tell me. She will appreciate it more this way.

Anyway, Julia told me that the adjustment wasn't for everyone and so, I couldn't talk to my colleagues about it. Many people could be enjoying this adjustment but I gave thanks. I believe it is His reward for an honoring spirit. I remembered my cynical remark about starting my own business following "Uncle KC's faith stories", I was like - how can I become a millionaire as a salaryman.

Yes, I still wonder how I can be a millionaire but the increment reminded me that He works through different ways. I was reminded too that I had really been blessed with my finances this year: increment in March, higher than expected PB in March, appointment as OC to receive appointment allowance, and now this ...

Perhaps I should satisfy my brother's plea on getting a car ... he has been telling me twice already ...