The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 17 hours ago
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“Positivity can change your life. Its healing power can bring hope, resilience, and optimism!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” around the world today and every day until they come home!
Good “R.E.D. Friday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — July 11, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Healing Day!” Why Not?
“One important quality in leaders is their healing power. It shows up in leaders when they’re committed to personal development and the well-being of their team. Leading with heart comes from courage, consistency, and compassion. Understand the needs of your people!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Healing doesn’t mean the pain never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” — Unknown Author
“Each new morning opens my life to a story of healing. I do not let my past define me nore determine my future. I go forward knowing my past is a part of me, but I am strong, amazing & wonderfully made. So today my present is the force that propels me forward.” — Erin, Bella Bleue
“Healing is a beautiful ray of light that you simply need to reach your hand toward.” — Unknown Author
“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” — Tori Amos
“The final stage of healing is using what happens to you to help other people.” — Gloria Steinem
“Healing comes when we choose to walk away from darkness and move towards a brighter light.” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you — all of the expectations, all of the beliefs — and becoming who you are.” — Rachel Naomi Remen
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Join our Volunteer and Army Veteran Jennifer Roy every Friday evening for "Victims to Survivors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
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Friday Evenings: "Victims to Survivors!"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Victims to Survivors!"
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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
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
