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{busy little Gussy bee}

May 13, 2010 · 15 Comments
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Yesterday I took a half-day at the day job to finish up my vacation time. Half-way through my day sewing I blew a fuse so our internet router reset and I couldn’t figure it out. And trust me, I tried :]

But I believe that was God’s way of helping me finish my work for the day. I have a lovely pile of Gussy goods for my assistant to package tonight — I really tackled my to-do list. Yay for me.

And because I sewed so much I didn’t have time to write a post last night, so this is all I have… Love me anyway? ♥

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  1. Southern Gal says

    May 13, 2010 at 6:39 am

    You accomplished much! Crossing off things on the to-do list feels great. Love the Audrey Hepburn quotes. Roman Holiday is one of my favorite movies of all time.

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  2. amy @ twirl bird's blog says

    May 13, 2010 at 7:09 am

    Ah, that quote hit the spot this morning! :)

    There is nothing quite like the feeling of checking things off a list. So satisfying.

    Have a great eve-of-your-last-day!

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  3. Meg says

    May 13, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Love that quote! I needed to read something inspiring this morning…I can already tell I am going to have ONE of THOSE days! Have an inspiring day Maggie!
    xoxo~Meg

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  4. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    May 13, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Oh, I looove Audrey Hepburn! That quote is great. Thanks for the little reminder of it, Gussy.

    Have a happy Thursday!

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  5. Mama Gus says

    May 13, 2010 at 8:31 am

    I love it when you make Lemonade from the lemons that come your way! You are an inspiration to all of us.

    Happy Thursday Gussy!

    (smooch – smooch – smooch)

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  6. Lisa G. says

    May 13, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Hooray for accomplishing things!
    That’s a really great quote.

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  7. DrayaAnn says

    May 13, 2010 at 9:16 am

    I totally needed that quote this morning! So perfect!

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  8. Pamela says

    May 13, 2010 at 9:17 am

    I can feel the balloons flying celebrating your new beginning. And I can feel the possibilities. It is almost like a whisper – in how He is making you wait, briefly for your new beginning. And maybe, that fuse blown, was also a little reminder, that He is in control. And will be there for you. Blessings to you. Thank you for starting my day off right with the quote that makes me so happy to be a girl!

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  9. hiyaluv says

    May 13, 2010 at 9:21 am

    God is amazing. In fact I need to pray right now because I am getting nervous jitters about tomorrow already and I am not a nervous nelly at all when it comes to talking to people about “things” so why oh why?!
    :)smiles,
    gina

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    • Gussy says

      May 13, 2010 at 10:02 am

      Gina, you are so amazing! I love your comments :]

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  10. Moriah says

    May 13, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I had computer problems yesterday, too! Except, I think God was telling me to take a shower…

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    • Gussy says

      May 13, 2010 at 10:02 am

      LOL!!!

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  11. Allison says

    May 13, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Gussy,
    I’m SO excited for you!! I can totally understand the nerves of going out on your own. I would have them too! But if you believe that you’ve made the right decision & were lead by God then you can only be successful!

    You’ll do great girl!
    Many blessings,
    Allison

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  12. Ann says

    May 13, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    So excited for you to follow the dreams God has put on your heart! What a wonderful season!!!!!

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  13. Paige Borda says

    May 13, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    That’s a great quote and I’m so very excited for you! Just one more day then you’re a full time Gussy Girl! Woo hoo :)

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