{"id":8909,"date":"2023-05-14T02:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T02:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stevegrossblog.com\/?p=8909"},"modified":"2026-10-02T01:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:33:10","slug":"wabash-in-the-rear-view-mirror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stevegrossblog.com\/?p=8909","title":{"rendered":"WABASH IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This day was so full that as I come to the computer tonight, something&#8217;s got to give if I really wanted to do the day justice in writing. At this point, it would be sacrificing the sleep I need to be able to preach well in the morning, so it just can&#8217;t happen.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here&#8217;s a jumble of photos from Caleb&#8217;s graduation today at Wabash. Among them you will find:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Family time<\/li>\n\n\n<li>A reception for Political Science majors and the professors<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Grandma Trudy feeling well enough to go with us (Praise the Lord!)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>An incredible brunch together<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Fun with our friends the Heckmans, who made a special trip all the way from New Jersey to be a part of Caleb&#8217;s special day<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Caleb taking his oath for the Army in full uniform in the company of the college president &#8211; a service just for Caleb at the flagpole in the center of campus<\/li>\n\n\n<li>A two hour ceremony in the heat and sunshine<\/li>\n\n\n<li>And one last trip to Caleb&#8217;s favorite Mexican restaurant in Crawfordsville!<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a day! 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