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

Writer: Col (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

“It’s time to notice all the good things in your life.  That is when you notice you’re grateful to be alive!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Life is a series of tiny little miracles.  Notice them.
Today's Message is: "Notice Day!" Why Not?

 

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

 

“We’re halfway there — Happy Hump Day!”


 

Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 26 March 2025

 

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

 

“The very best leaders take notice of their people’s development.  They look for their energy, qualities, and dynamics.  It’s part of building a great team with the right stuff. Always take time to notice what’s happening around you and make sure people notice that you care about them!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)


 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“To lead people, walk beside them.  As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence… When the best leader’s work is done, the people say ‘We did it ourselves!’” — Lao Tzu

 

“Life is full of beauty.  Notice it.  Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces.  Smell the rain, and feel the wind.  Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” — Ashley Smith



“Some people won’t notice the things you do for them until you stop doing them.” — Unknown Author

  

"The things you notice reflect who you are and shape who you become.”— Unknown Author



“A lot of people notice when you succeed, but they don’t see what it takes to get there.” — Dawn Staley

 

“The ones who notice the storms in your eyes, the silence in your voice and the heaviness in your heart are the ones you need to let in.” — Unknown Author



Notice the people who make an effort to stay in our life.” — Unknown Author

 

“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, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates TONIGHT for "Mid-Week Musings!" 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 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:  "Let's Grok Spock!"

 


 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mid-Week Musings!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Wednesday (TONIGHT), March 26, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 

 

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

 


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



2 Comments


H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
3 days ago









Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. The older I get I begin to notice that all of the truly happy and content people I know and see, have a deep abiding relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-70-final-notice-john-1244-50


Lesson 70: The Final Notice (John 12:44-50)

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As a leader I always felt it was way more important to recognize the small achievements that my folks made. Everyone praises them for the big things, but they remember that you were the one there for all the small moments in their life.



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