Building a Business, Searching for Work, and Choosing to Keep Going
Finding Purpose and Opportunity in the Waiting Season
After nearly four decades of supporting executives and leading operations behind the scenes, I reached a season that required more of me than any previous role ever had.
When my contractor contract ended in January 2026, I expected the next chapter to unfold more quickly than it did. I had decades of experience, a clear professional identity, and a business I was actively growing. Still, the job search stretched longer than I anticipated.
There were strong interviews that left me hopeful, followed by silence. There were quick "thank you for your interest" replies that closed the door almost immediately and slower declines that left me waiting weeks, only to receive a polite but final no. Every morning began with prayer for clarity, wisdom, and open doors.
During that season, I kept building My Virtual Tender Touch. I updated my website, refined my messaging, and stayed consistent on social media—all to keep both myself and the business moving forward. Looking back, I can see that the same disciplines I offer my clients—systems, consistency, and quiet perseverance—were the very things that carried me through the waiting.
After months of searching, I recently stepped into a new opportunity. I believe this opportunity is part of what God designed for this season, giving me the chance to continue building a flexible, meaningful career from home. I get to support incredible clients, expand my skills across platforms, and be part of a team that truly supports one another—all while staying present for my family and my four grandbabies, who keep life joyful.
At the same time, I continue to welcome new opportunities through My Virtual Tender Touch.
This next chapter does not close the door on what I built; it expands it.
I am also mindful that I am entering a new season of life as I approach my sixties. Rather than slowing down, I am choosing to keep working with purpose—bringing decades of experience, a steady presence, and a deep belief that good support can lighten a leader's load.
If you are in a season of waiting, rebuilding, or redefining what comes next, I want you to know that the path is rarely linear. Faith, consistency, and the willingness to keep showing up still matter. And sometimes, the chapter that takes the longest to arrive is the one that fits most clearly once it does.
