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


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

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


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX! — 13 October 2021!


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


“How can you lead by turning lemons into lemonade? Exchange challenges and problems for opportunities. Establish a clear plan and path forward. Consult and surround yourself with trusted advisors. Take smaller steps in building the right relationships with your stakeholders; and take your time and patience working toward your end state.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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TONIGHT's Topic: "When Life Hands You Lemons...."


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“If life gives you lemons make lemon grenades.” — Unknown Author


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“It’s not what happens to you, but how you handle it. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. If the lemons are rotten, take out the seeds and plant them in order to grow new lemons.” Louise Hay


“When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye.” Cathy Guisewite


“When life hands you a lemon, say, ‘Oh yeah, I like lemons! What else ya got?” Henry Rollins


“When life gives you lemons, throw them back.” Joe Jonas


“A grapefruit is just a lemon that saw an opportunity and took advantage of it.” Oscar Wilde


“It is probable that the lemon is the most valuable of all fruit for preserving health.” Pablo Neruda


“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and sell it to all of those who get thirsty complaining.” Napoleon Hill


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“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

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gvannerson1123
gvannerson1123
Oct 13, 2021
As a practitioner of Judaism/Christianity or "judao-christianity" there are several other things that leave a worse taste them lemons, yet GOD always makes it tolerable. Keep squeezing brother Gene and open a stand on the side of the street... ;-) What we learn from "lemon" situations is what we pass along to the future generations to make their lives easier and less bittersweet.
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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 13, 2021
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As much as that sounds like a good idea, Brother Geoffrey, I think I’ll own them and use them to God’s glory.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 13, 2021

Good Wednesday evening Col Burroughs. Running late today, I've been now hunting with #2 son.


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 13, 2021
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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 13, 2021

Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all the rest of my brothers and sisters, here on VFV. I have had a bundle of lemons thrown at me, in my life, as I’m sure y’all have as well, with some receiving more than me. When life throws lemons at me,I remember that God has promised that he would be there for us. When some of the biggest lemons were thrown at me, God proved to me his promise to always be there for his children. It has been that promise that gotten me thru some of the roughest times in my life. I’m sure that many of you have had the same and many have had more than their fair share. With…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 13, 2021
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We are doing it one day at a time. Lemons coming everyday it seems. Long story!

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Kerry Harkins
Kerry Harkins
Oct 13, 2021

Good Wednesday Morning my Brothers and Sisters from the now bright sunny skies of Greater Boston with a mild temperature of 61° with a beauteous deep blue sky color and NO clouds! I hope it is as nice where you are...


Today is "Lemons" Day!

My Personal Quote: "Well, there are worse things... Lemons are generally used as a metaphor of life's problems or issues", many are bitter sweet..." Kerry F. Harkins - October 13, 2021


"When life gives you lemons, get tequila and salt." - Sanjaya Malakar (Making fun of it! LOL!)


"If life gives you lemons, don't settle for simply making lemonade - make a glorious scene at a lemonade stand." - Elizabeth Gilbert


"Harnessing adversity is a…



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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 13, 2021
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Great quotes today Kerry. I just got handed a lemon, moved a sofa sleeper from one room to another and gouged the wall. Easy fix though. Chamber of Commerce weather down her.

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gvannerson1123
gvannerson1123
Oct 13, 2021

Drink in the sometimes sour moments that life gives you. Not unlike lemon's there can be some healthy benefit's found in those moments. Sometimes the "fruit(s) of our labor(s) in life can very between sweet or sour but just accept them for it is GOD's way of nourishing us.

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We're loving it my friend. The people are awesome and they really treat veterans with a lot of respect. I love the VA Clinic I'm going to and we're getting ready to build our next and final home in Conrie, TX. Give our best to Cathy and the family brother

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