Sunday, May 20, 2007

A test in Flexibility

This morning I woke up at 6:00 instead of my customary 6:30, and decided to get up before my alarm went off. I got dressed and was ready to leave early so I thought, "why not?" I got to the campus at 7:30 and was just about to start taking down tables and chairs when a man walked in and asked what I was doing. I explained that I was setting up for a church service. He then explained that I was not. There would be no church service in Cade 219 today.

He was not the nicest fellow. I tried to explain that I had booked the room had the bill for the room in my truck and that there must be some mistake. He rudely treated my request for help in who to call. Then the proctor of the exams came in. She was confused and embarrassed over the double-booking. We volunteered to change locations and thanks to our friends in public safety we relocated to another room across the hall, but thinking that our music might distract test-takers we moved to another building altogether. It was not the best relocation effort. The key was remaining flexible, and I think, on the whole, our team did a fantastic job. We had plenty of help and encouragement from everyone.

I want to say thanks for your help and flexibility today.

--Ben

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Oh Man, I wish we had been there to help lighen the load and the mood. We had a great time in Myrtle Beach and the wedding was beautiful too. We're glad to be home.