{I did it! I did it!}


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

  1. 1
    Christa says:

    Congrats!!! That’s awesome!

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  2. Yay! So happy for ya! :) Go Team Gussy!

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  3. Yipppeeeee! Congrats, what an awesome achievement!

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    Erika says:

    Congratulations Gussy Girl!!!!!!!! What an amazing time :)

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    Moriah says:

    WOW! Congratulations! That is SO AWESOME! God’s blessin’ you! :)

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    amy lapi says:

    that is so fantastic :) prob the greatest news ever for you :)

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  7. WOOOO HOOOOOOO!!! Way to keep dreaming + using the gifts God’s given you!!!

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    Katie says:

    What wonderful news! Congratulations!! I am so excited for you. :)

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  9. SO excited for you, girl. You are amazing.

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    Franchesca says:

    huge congrats!!!

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    Heather says:

    Yeah! So happy for you! Now, try not to burst in the next two weeks and then Get Your Gussy On! ;)

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    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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    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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  14. Congratulations!! That is so exciting, I am so happy for you! You are going to have so much fun being exclusively a Gussy Girl!

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    Katie says:

    Congrats, Maggie! That is so great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    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. 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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  18. Oh, and kisses and hugs, cuz WOWZA!!!!

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    Jess L says:

    Wow what a big, huge step!!!!!!! That’s amazing! Congratulations!

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    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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    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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    Lisa says:

    Congratulations! This is a BIG deal!

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    Jennifer says:

    So happy for you! Congratulations!

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    nicolesspirit says:

    So, so happy for you!

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    Lindsay-Girl says:

    I love that you said “y’all”.
    I am so happy for you Gussy Girl.
    I pray for huge blessings.
    Love you!

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    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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    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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    Kodi says:

    I KNEW it!!!!! Yay!!!!! So, so, SO happy for you.

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    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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    Chele says:

    That’s awesome! Congrats!!!! =) Can’t wait to hear how you have done this!

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    Rachel says:

    Congrats!! So exciting!! Can’t wait to hear the other announcement in 2 LONG weeks!! lol!! =)

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  32. yea, yea, yea!! So tickled to hear the news! I knew it wouldn’t take you too long…so wonderfully, very exciting…know you and Zack are both celebrating! Awesome!!

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  33. Oh, I just knew this day was coming! I’m so happy for you!!! And YES, YES I can wait another 2 weeks to the hear the rest of the news! GO GUSS!

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    Mindy says:

    I knew that was coming!!!! CONGRATS!! So happy for you!!! :o) Can’t wait to hear the other surprise!

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    Mandy says:

    WOO HOO!!! So, SO excited for you!! :) You are such an amazing inspiration!! Love seeing your dreams unfold!

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    Kim says:

    YOU GO GIRL! YEOW!

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    Julia says:

    wow! thanks awesome that you can make a living off of it!! (sitting here in jealousy…)

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    Jenn B says:

    yay!!!!

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    Tiffany says:

    Congrats!!! So happy for you!

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  40. YOU DO MY SO PROUD, MY LITTLE GUS-GUS!!!

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    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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    ClassiclyAmber says:

    Ooooh, that is AWESOME, girl!! I know that you are through the roof with excitement!! I am feelin’ the freedom FOR ya! Great goin~! <3

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    juliette crane says:

    congratulations! what terrific news and absolutely SO soul-inspiring!

    xoxo, juliette

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    Kendra says:

    That’s soooo exciting.! I am soo happy for you.!

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    Melinda says:

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news.

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    Ruthann says:

    *So* stinkin’ excited for you!

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    Mary Jo says:

    That is so exciting! Congrats. :)

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  48. Go, Gussy, Goooooo!

    Seriously Maggie, I am SO excited for you. How amazing to be able to Gussy full time?!?! I can’t wait to find out what the next big news is. ;D

    love + hugs,
    ♥ Jacky

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  49. Whoo-hoo!!!! How exciting! I am so happy for you :-)

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    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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