“life is unique and a blessing. You should always feel lucky to be alive right now!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone!”
Good “Monday & St. Patrick’s Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 17 March 2025
Today’s Message is: “Lucky Day!” Why Not?”
“Great leaders don’t achieve greatness because they're lucky. They achieve greatness and success through many trials, failures, and lessons learned. If you think people are lucky to become great leaders, look closer. It starts with hard work!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.” — Bette Davis
“I am not lucky, I am blessed.” — Unknown Author
“luck is believing you’re lucky.” — Tennessee Williams
“No matter what the situation we are very lucky.” — Julie Andrews
“If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” — S.E. Hinton
“A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.” — Unknown Author
“Behind every ‘lucky’ break you’ll find a thousand unseen efforts.” — Unknown Author
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE Year-round Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans provides 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: "Imagine That"
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), March 17, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner 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 “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I do not consider what I have or that I have endured to be because that I have been lucky or unlucky, rather it has been a blessing from God or a consequence of my actions. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/luck.html
What does the Bible say about luck?
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The American Heritage Dictionary defines “luck” as follows:
1. The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events. 2. Good fortune or prosperity; success....to gain success or something desirable by chance: “I lucked out in finding that rare book.”
The main question is, do things happen by chance? If they…
I figure I'm the poster child for being lucky to survive all the mistakes I've made in life.