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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“ Life’s tough times make us mentally and physically tougher.  Be ready to pick yourself up and move forward!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Tough times never last, but tough people do.
Today's Message is: "Tough Day!" Why Not?

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

 

Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 14 December 2024!

 

Today’s Message is:  “Tough Day!”   Why Not?”

 

“Leaders have to be tough to make tough calls.  They have the courage to make decisions that involve risk.  If they delay, it could result in the loss of mission, a life, or many lives.  You’re only as tough as your toughest day!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Admitting we need help is tough but essential.” — Mark Pollock

 

“Never give up.  There are always tough times regardless of what you do in anything in life.  Be able to push through those times and maintain your ultimate goal.” — Unknown Author



“When life gets tough, you must remember that you are not defined by your struggles, but by how you overcome them.” — Ruskin Bond

 

“Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life.  Keep going.  Tough situations build strong people in the end.” — Roy Bennett

 


“You’re going to go through tough times, that’s life.  But I say, ‘Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.’  See the positive in negative events.”  —  Joel Osteen

 

“When life feels tough, make sure you look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.  If you can stay positive and remember all you have to be grateful for, you’re already halfway to making things better.” — Unknown Author



“Life is never tough… Our thoughts make it tough.  Build up your thoughts positively and uniquely, so that your life is positive and unique.” — Unknown Author

 

Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE Year-round Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!

 

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

 

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

 

TONIGHT's Topic: "Your Dark Side & Shadow Work!"

 


 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Saturday (TONIGHT), December 14, 2024 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 

 

Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV!  Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!



 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

 


“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country:  'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!”  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs



3 commentaires


H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
14 déc. 2024




Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. You think things are tough now, try living an eternity without God. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:Trusting God When The Road Gets Tough: Day 2 • Devotional


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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
14 déc. 2024

If a leader isn't ready to handle tough times, about the only battle they should enter is a pillow fight.



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gasman0617
gasman0617
14 déc. 2024

Good Saturday morning Colonel.








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