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{I did it! I did it!}

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Filed Under: Faith, Gussy, inspiration, quitting my day job

Ya’ll, I have a soul-bursting announcement…

I have put in my 2-weeks notice at my day job,
and in 14 days I’ll be working exclusively on Gussy!!!

Can you believe it?

I’m not sure if I believe it’s REALLY here — that it’s REALLY time to be sharing this, making this public. Now you’re probably wondering, What is the Family Goal for?

Well… that is another surprise and I think it will be revealed in exactly 2 weeks. Can you wait two weeks? Please say yes.

The most exciting part has just begun: Monday, May 17 is my first day as an exclusive Gussy girl.

But… also in two weeks I have some advice to share and tips to reveal on how Zack and I were able to get to this amazing, exciting, LIFE-CHANGING goal.

Yep — Zack was and is a big part of it all :]

OK. I’m going to step away from the computer and let this soak in some more. My brain is just a little, tiny bit tired. Keeping secrets is hard, you know. Tee he he.

I did it! I did it! Yeowwwwwwwwww!

And ya’ll helped :] Thank you!

My heart is just sooo happy…


[All photos credit of www.weheartit.com].

Comments

  12. DrayaAnn says

    Yippie!!! Congrats to you and Zach. How exciting! I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to see how Gussy transforms for you. Best of luck for you guys and Gussy!!!

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  13. Jaimie says

    WOW! I have been putting off buying a Gussy until I find the perfect one, so hopefully that will happen soon & I can help support you! What a cool endeavour. I think most people who like to create would just LOVE to have that opportunity.

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  16. Megan Lane says

    YAY!!! congrats maggie! that is just so, so exciting! all of your hard work has paid off!! i was thinking that this is what the family goal was all about, but it sounds like you have another surprise in store! so happy for you!

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  17. Tracy @ Sweet Harper says

    YEOW! Ok, I have to say that I am not surprised because I had a feeling, but I thought that was what the goal was so now…another surprise! Yes, I can wait because I heart surprises…especially when they’re wrapped all cute {like in a Gussy ruffle}!

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  20. Neely says

    Thats amazing I hope my roughly 11 purchases helped haha! I was hoping that was your announcement how wonderful that you get to have gussy be your fulltime job!!!!! YAY!

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  21. Valerie says

    I am so happy for you. That’s so awesome! I honestly thought that’s what your family goal was, so I’m uber interested in what it is now. Many congrats to you girl. You deserve it!!!!

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  26. Hettie says

    *So* pleased for you Maggie. You’ve definitely got the drive & determination to make a real go of it. Wishing you loads of luck! :0)

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  27. Melissa says

    YAY!!!! Congrats! I am SO happy for you!!! Way to go, your dreams are coming true…what a great feeling. Way to go!

    Enjoy the weekend and celebrate BIG!

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  29. Beth S says

    congrats! I can’t wait to see all the awesome things you churn out once you become a full time gussy girl. Must feel so good :)

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  41. Erika says

    umm how cool is that?? i am so excited for you!!

    i think it gives all of us sewers that glimmer of hope that we could support our life doing what we love. you are AMAZING, lady!!

    keep on rockin’.

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  50. Meg says

    YAY!!! How exciting for you and Zack! Congrats Maggie, you deserve it!!! I can’t wait to find out the BIG news!!! Have a great weekend!
    xoxo~Meg

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  52. Christy Klein says

    That is amazing, Maggie! And now I’m totally confused because I thought that was going to be the big announcement when the family goal got to 100%. Crap… back to square one… ;-)

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  64. Mama Gus says

    Dearest Daughter:

    You know Dad and I are so very proud of you and what you have accomplished in a very short time! Continue to follow your heart and God’s Word for He is the way, the truth, and the light!

    Hugs and hugs and kisses and kisses to you!

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  69. Andrea says

    congratulations!! I saw the news on facebook and had to come read the official announcement ; ) that’s amazing, congrats again!

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  70. Kjirsten says

    EEEEEEEEKKKK!!! Oh my goodness! I am so happy for you!!! How excited! Keep up the awesome work. I can’t wait to see what your big news is after hearing this!!! Keep the good news coming!!! It is so exciting to see God’s work. It gives me goose bumps! Praise God!!!! He is so loving and gracious. Look what He had done for you!!!! I can’t wait to see what else he has planned for you and your hubby!!! :D
    Hugs to you!
    <3
    Kjirsten

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  71. Patricia says

    Oh congratulations!!! So many people out ther wishing they did (me of course!)

    You are very talented and this is going to work perfectly!

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  75. hiyaluv says

    Such fantastic news and SO well deserved! I often wonder how on earth you do so much-but now you can focus 100% on Gussy and that is just so super thrilling! I can’t wait to see what you are going to do with your business now-imagine the possibilities! Look at what you accomplished while working another job—and now to be blessed to get to focus on Gus-splendid!!!

    smiles,
    gina

    ps-if you get a chance, wonder over to my bloggie where there is a giveaway going on right now! yippee! :)

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  81. Sandy a la Mode says

    WOW, that is sooo amazing!! I am sooo happy for your Maggie and GO GUSSY!!!!!! I am excited for all the things that you will have in store for us, you are already soo successful already that I am sure this move will take you to even more heights!! =)

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  82. Nish says

    You know, I’ve really been working on not swearing. But this deserves it. YOU ARE SUCH A BAD-ASS!! :) So happy & excited for you… what a fun adventure you’re on, lady!

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  85. PeachRainbow says

    O.K…… So, Is this the first step of you guys trying to add a gussy baby to your family? or has it already happened? Whatever it is, HAPPY 4 U & Congrats!!!

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  87. Michelle says

    Hey Maggie! I knew this was your count! so happy for you.. streamlining and doing your one love will make you just so happy I’m sure!
    and love love the Dave Ramsey way! :) Don’tcha’ wanna just scream out his favorite phrase!
    xo

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  91. Emily says

    Oh Maggie! I’m so excited for you and Zach! How wonderful that God has blessed the two of you in this way. Can’t wait to hear more about this incredible season you’re in!

    Emily

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  98. melissa says

    okay okay….so i have a confession…i totally LOVE your site, your designs, your personality…everything! you are such a cutie and i feel sure that if we lived in the same area we would have to meet!!
    i quit my marketing job to be a stay at home mom two years ago! i am sooooooo proud of you that you get to throw yourself full-time into your awesome sewing gig!!
    you have inspired me to learn to sew…seriously…i’m going at the end of the month to pick out a sewing machine with a friend who knows way more than I do (by the way…if you have a suggestion for what a first-timer should buy, I would gladly appreciate it!)
    love the blog…keep it coming:):)

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  102. Renee CandyStickLane says

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!
    OH MY GOSH!!!!!!
    ((((((CONGRATULATIONS))))))) This is SUCH HUGE news! Im so happy for you!!! ROCK ON!
    »-(¯`v´¯)-»LOVE AND HUGS BABY»-(¯`v´¯)-»

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