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


Today’s Message is: “Shake it Off Day!” Why Not?

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


Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX! — 14 October 2021!


Today’s Message is: “Shake it Off Day!” Why Not?


“As a leader there will be bad things that happen – guaranteed! Sometimes life will be unfair. You will run into stupidity that drains your energy. A leader must learn from the tough stuff. And then, shake it off.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Come join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support TONIGHT hosted by Volunteer, Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist SSG Derrick Iozzio for another great night of "Peer-to-Peer" support! Where "Sharing is Caring!"


Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!


Get connected and get involved with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!


TONIGHT's Topic: "One for the Road"


Learn about Victory for Veterans' opening of the 1st Life Readiness Center in Denver, CO that provided holistic healing service to veterans and first responder: https://www.lifereadinesscenter.com


For More information about victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) and the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support and the Flower on Every Grave (Memorial Day): https://www.victoryforveterans.org


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Somebody is in the hospital right now begging God for an opportunity you have. Don’t you dare go to bed depressed. Count your blessings & shake it off.” — The late Paul Walker


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Shake off all those negative thoughts of yesterday! Rise N Shine – It’s a new day!” Unknown Author


“Shake it off and move on.” Tom Hanks


“No matter what comes your way, shake it off and move forward. When you have a positive mindset, you can’t be defeated.” Joel Osteen


“When you’re on a website that has negative people running it, shake it off and move on to more positive people and organizations.” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


“Let it go, shake it off, and press on toward the blessings that God has in store for you. Keep your eyes on the prize of a higher calling.” Farshad Asl


“You do this ‘Walker shake.’ You got to get knocked down many times, shake it off. Life is about ups and downs, and you got to keep standing up.” Herschel Walker


“Shake it off you’re better than that.” Unknown Author


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer”Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support

“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Check out all the BLOGs here on Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/



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jfhouck56
jfhouck56
Oct 15, 2021

Shake it off because Jesus has carried our sins for us..

1 John 2:1-2

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

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jfhouck56
jfhouck56
Oct 15, 2021
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A wonderful RED Friday to you Mikel.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 14, 2021

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my Brothers and Sisters here on VFV. I found something in Crosswalk.com that says it all for me today. Have a blessed day today and always


https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/fromhisheart/from-his-heart-week-of-apr-13-11537038.html


Just Shake it Off - From His Heart - June 7


2021

Jun 07

JUST SHAKE IT OFF

"But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand."

Acts 28:3

When I was a kid, I played Pop Warner football.  It was a ton of fun for a fifth grader like me who loved the sport.  It was, however, my first introduction into getting hit.  Oftentimes, after…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 15, 2021
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I definitely agree and I find it more favorable with friendlier people.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 14, 2021

Want to be a leader? The ability to shake it off is the first thing you should learn, actually it should be part of the selection process!


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Nice one!

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 14, 2021

Good Thursday morning Col Burroughs.


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I thought so, just checking - thanks Robert!

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