Do I know my way around?

On my way into the building today, a woman stopped me and asked me a simple question: "Do you know your way around this building?" Based on the fact that my introduction to last Sunday's sermon was about my getting a little lost making my way to the office area a few weeks ago, I thought she was joking. This week a number of people have passed me in the hallways and had some fun about whether or not I was lost. So, I assumed this lady was another person laughing with me about losing my way from my car to my office. But, she was not.

She was a guest in the building legitimately looking for the office area to meet with one of our staff members. Thinking she was "in on the joke," I smiled and simply said, "I hope so - I think I should." By the confused look on this dear lady's face, I realized she did not know me, she had not heard my sermon, and she just might think my comment was a bit rude. Yes, I knew my way around, but I had made no offer to help her.

I quickly explained to her why her question had thrown me off. She and I laughed together while I walked her to the staff office area. We really enjoyed talking and laughing.

By the way, I do know how to get to my office and I haven't been lost in days. I can now tell anyone who asks that I do know my way around the building.

Or, at least I hope I do!