From 2 to 1

Last October 5, 2010 somebody said this: "this coming December I will give financial assistance to the DepEd family......


Earlier today I went to Samal District City Hall for my co-worker texted me that indeed the financial assistance is now available.  With full of enthusiasm, I hurriedly jump off to bed and fix myself for I need to travel 30 minutes for me to be at the venue where I think Santa Clause (the famous gift giver) will be there.  On my way, I was thinking of possible things to buy for me and the rest of the family.  Hmmmmm...... I was excited!


I arrived early in the venue.  They were still having their lunch break.  I patiently waited for me to be accommodated.  Alas! With full of smile, I approached the counter and gave my name and waited...... 


The clerk handed me (2) 500 peso bill.... with half-smiled I asked, "is this all maam?" Yes, she answered.


When I turned my back and on my way home, I was thinking, "What happened to the 2 thousand pesos that he promised?"  I just lifted my head above the sky and uttered  "Thank You Dear God." a thousand is better than none.


But what about the others,  who relied their Christmas Celebration with that supposed to be 2thousand pesos turned only 1thousand pesos?  Hmmmmm...... so sad.... indeed promises are made to be broken....