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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Today's Message is: "Make a Wish Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Sunday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 October 2022!


Today’s Message is: “Make a Wish Day!” Why Not?


“Today is a special day and I would like to make a wish. I wish more people would step up and stand up for life! We have a valuable resource in our communities made up of veterans and first responders who fight for their lives each and every day. You have the power to make my wish come true. Join me, make a wish, then take action, and help others stand up for life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Join our Volunteer, Veteran & Former First Responder SGT Steve McFarland TONIGHT for "Healing Through Faith" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc.


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Sunday Night!


TONIGHT's Topic: "Suicide - 25 Years Later!"


Drop in this upcoming Monday Morning for a “Coffee Break!” with Volunteer, Veteran, and Peer Support Specialist SFC (Ret) Rick Williamson as part of Victory for Veterans (VFV) "Warriors for Life" (WFL) Online Peer Group Support Program, where “Sharing is Caring!” Check out the dates and times below!


Victory for Veterans (VFV) "Warriors for Life" (WFL) Online Peer Group Support “Coffee Break!” - Monday, 24 October 2022 starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Make a wish, take a chance. Make a change…” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Don’t whisper your wishes to faraway stars, shout them boldly at the sun.” — Richelle E. Goodrich


“Some see a weed, some see a wish.” — Unknown Author

“You are never given a wish without also given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however.” — Richard Bach


“It take a much energy to wish as it does to plan.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” —Michael Jordan


“You have to dream hard wish big and chase after your goals because no one else is going to do it for you.” — Unknown Author

“Make a wish with all your heart and chase every dream you have. Only you can reach your goals. No one else can achieve them for you. — Demi Lovato


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join Victory for Veterans, Inc for our Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Group Support where “Sharing is Caring:

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

Check out all of the BLOGS on Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Website: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Oct 23, 2022

Good Sunday afternoon Colonel.





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Sorry I missed this yesterday Robert. Too busy with the family and Birthday activities! Thank you for the awesome quotes.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 23, 2022


Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. My ex-wife, now deceased would often say, “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.” I wondered if it was proper for a Christian to wish, instead of praying. I think that today I have finally found my answer in the following article, that I have posted below. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken From:https://www.gotquestions.org/wish-for-something.html

Is it wrong to wish for something?

ANSWER To wish is to be human. God created human beings with emotions and passions. When we wish, we acknowledge that there is something outside of our control that we strongly desire. In Revelation 3:15, Jesus says, “I know your deeds, that you are…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 24, 2022
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You’re most welcome Mikel. It was my pleasure. Blessings.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Oct 23, 2022

For me, Prayer is much stronger and reliable than a wish. Have a blessed rest of your day my friend.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Oct 23, 2022

Wishes are a good thing, but without action they are just a thing!



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Exactly!

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