sbts graduation 2008

on friday, december 12th tom officially became a graduate of the southern baptist theological seminary in louisville, ky. the festivities kicked off with a reception at the president's, dr. mohler, house. i was totally jazzed for the reception, however, my excitement was short-lived. the only chance i had to "speak" with dr. mohler was a brief handshake in a receiving line...boo! on the plus side, we did get to ride in a phat party bus and tour dr. mohler's personal library. his personal collection of books is impressive. it contains approximately 55,000 volumes...and yes, they are catalogued according to a dewey decimal system...i asked. the convocation was wonderful. dr. mohler delivered a poignant message and challenge to the graduates. caleb even enjoyed himself...after a short half-hour nap, he enjoyed grandad, gran, and uncle patrick's laps for the remainder of the service...and plenty of cheesey crackers. after the ceremony, we had lunch at buckhead grill across the river in indiana. that restaurant was where tom and i had our first date and we always try to make a trip there when we're in louisville.