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nancyaruegg.com's avatar

Praise God for his grace! And thank you, Michele, for your insightful wisdom: "the same grace that worked the miracle of justification in your heart is available for the slow work of sanctification." It is slow work indeed, and I'm as impatient as a toddler sometimes. P.S. I feel sorry for Russell. Those sweet, chubby cheeks are going to get kissed nonstop!

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Michele Morin's avatar

I got to hold him today and YOU ARE RIGHT!

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The Romantic Vineyard's avatar

Russell is adorable. Another little boy to love. And I have often heard God question me like this—His voice penetrates deep with conviction, but is always wrapped in grace.

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Michele Morin's avatar

Yes, I’m pretty sure that he’s amused by some of my bumbling ways…🙄

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Linda Stoll's avatar

Oh how cute he is in that little hat! This is grandparenting season and I'm loving my teenagers. Delightful, opinionated, and energetic. Hysterically funny. I love every minute of it ... maybe because now they can take care of themselves!

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Michele Morin's avatar

Our oldest is 10 going on 42, so I get the “opinionated” piece. He’s a dear.

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Carole Duff's avatar

Welcome dear Russell, fearfully and wonderfully made - a great blessing!

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Michele Morin's avatar

I always forget how small the package is!

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Cindy Laney's avatar

Just finished two weeks caring for our first grandchild, age 6 months. What wonderful memories to hold on to until our next meet-up! You are right. My energy level was sapped at the end of each day and sleep came quickly every single night. Thankful for this time to be a “gramma”.

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Michele Morin's avatar

They love us right into exhaustion!🤣

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Sandi MacDougall's avatar

"the same grace that worked the miracle of justification in your heart is available for the slow work of sanctification"- praise God!

Thanks for sharing. I will be in Kittery when you speak. Looking forward to it.

Have a blessed Easter. He is risen! ❤️

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Michele Morin's avatar

Make sure to introduce yourself so we can meet in real life!

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Sandi MacDougall's avatar

I will. My daughter is the one who contacted you. I attend South Waterboro Bible Chapel so we've met before. I don't expect you to remember.

My son lives in Barrington, NH. What church did you go to?

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Michele Morin's avatar

Be Free in Barrington

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Sandi MacDougall's avatar

So cool- that's where my son and his family attend. Small world.

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Michele Morin's avatar

That’s so cool!

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Meemanator's avatar

Congratulations! You are truly loved and blessed! We had a large gathering last weekend and I sat and watched my oldest daughter chasing after her feisty grandson to give my grand daughter a break. LOL! It's a circle for sure. ❤️

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Michele Morin's avatar

I can see that I have a lot to look forward to!😍

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Meemanator's avatar

Enjoy every minute. :-)

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Joanne's avatar

Aw, he's adorable!! Congratulations to you and your family. I bet He was up there having a good laugh at all he was helping you to remember about parenting before your big talk.

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Michele Morin's avatar

A lesson in REAL time!

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Bethany McIlrath's avatar

Russell is so adorable! This is a sweet post, Michele. God does like to refine our words by having us live them before we share them, doesn't He? Thanks as ever for wonderful book recommendations!

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Michele Morin's avatar

So great to hear from you! Just ordered an Abigail book for my oldest granddaughter—she’s 7, so I think she’s ready to be introduced to your little friend. Thanks for your good work!

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Bethany McIlrath's avatar

Aww, thank you, Michele! I hope she finds a friend in Abigail!

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Michele Morin's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and weighing in with your thoughts!

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Debbie W. Wilson's avatar

He certainly is adorable. And God does have a way of bringing home whatever we’re trying to teach. Rather humbling.

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Michele Morin's avatar

It was such a glaring lesson that the humbling quickly turned to laughter. God does indeed have an exquisite sense of humor!

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

Ohhh, RUSSELL!!😍

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Michele Morin's avatar

He is so welcome!

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Carol Caine's avatar

So cute! I'm enjoying 3 teenage grandboys. Prom, college, cars girlfriends etc. Loving this time in life. So enjoy your blog. He is risen indeed. Looking forward to friday service but sundays coming.

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Michele Morin's avatar

What an energetic phase you are in! Enjoy every minute!

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Maree Dee's avatar

I loved this post! I also watched my grandson for a week in March and felt thoroughly filled with joy, albeit exhausted. Great post! We will feature your article this week for our Grace & Truth Link-Up. FYI, Russell is adorable.

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Michele Morin's avatar

Joyfully exhausted! That's the perfect description of grandmothering life!

Thanks for your encouragement!

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