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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Never let anyone take away your happiness... its not theirs to take...
Today's Message is: "Take Away Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 9 March 2023!

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

“You can’t take away the honor and respect of a leader who is always being courageous, building a strong leadership foundation, and constantly looking for opportunities to grow themselves and others. Are you that leader?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Don’t ever let someone take away your happiness, because it was never theirs to take.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King


“Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace.” —Unknown Author

“Take away fear, and the battle of freedom is half won.” — William Ralph Inge


“If you don’t like something, just take away its power: Your attention.” — Unknown Author

“They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them.” — Mahatma Gandhi


“You become unstoppable when you work on things people can’t take away from you. Things like your mindset, character, personality, transparency, your entire being.” —Unknown Author

“During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.” — Tupac Shakur


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10 Kommentare


gasman0617
gasman0617
09. März 2023

Good Thursday evening Colonel





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Thank you for dropping last night Robert and as always thank you for the additional quotes. Enjoy your weekend my friend.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
09. März 2023




Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. The first thing that came to mind, for me today, when I saw the topic of takeaway was the story of Job in the Bible. Job was a very rich man in many ways because God had richly blessed him. When God allowed the Devil to take away all that Job had, Job still praised the Lord. Could any of do the same? Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://waynestiles.com/blog/when-god-takes-something-away-from-you


2 MIN READ When God Takes Something Away From You It’s always great when God replaces something painful with something wonderful. Or when He provides for a need in a context of desperation. But what about…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
09. März 2023
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I like coffee but prefer hot coffee Jack. I’m glad that y’all thought the analogy wa good. Blessings.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
09. März 2023

It's hard to take away something that is built on a strong foundation. Strong leaders know that and instill it in others. Unfortunately our country seems to be lacking in the strong leaders category these days.



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The strong foundation of our country has been compromised for sure Jack. It has been taken away piece by piece brother. Have a great day Jack and thank you for the quote...

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