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

“Life is like waves.  Some big and some small.  If you get knocked down by a big wave, get back up and ready to ride again!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs  


Happiness truly does comnes in waves... sometimes big, sometimes small, and sometimes not at all!
Today's Message is: "Waves Day!" Why Not?

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

 

Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections.  Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 9 January 2024!

 

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

 

“Leaders that have passion and drive will make waves.  They jump in head first and know how to swim upstream.  Leaders anticipate changes and challenges like riding waves.  They know when they’ll break.  Know how to ride the waves of change and leadership!"  —  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs



Drop in TODAY and Every Tuesday with Volunteer and Army Veteran Diana Rodriguez for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Talk About It Tuesday!" sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.

 

Invite a friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caregivers every Tuesday during the day!

 

Every Tuesday:  "Talk About It Tuesday!”


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) —Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, and 2:00 PM ET

 

 

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer, Army Veteran, and Writer/Author Kim Gwinner, for a Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Topic Tuesday!" sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.

 

Invite a friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caregivers every Tuesday evening!

 

TONIGHT's Topic:  "Burnout!”



 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Tuesday (TONIGHT), 9 January 2024 starting at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET

 

 

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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 Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

 

“Happiness comes in waves.” — Unknown Author

 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Let the waves carry you where the light cannot.” — Mohit Kaushik

 

“Problems are like never ending waves in the ocean.  You can not stop them but learn to surf.” — Unknown Author



“Life is like the ocean.  You can either be the ball floating on the waves, or make your own waves.”  Oliver Gaspitrtz

  

“Dance with the waves, move with the sea.  Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” — Unknown Author



“Life is a series of waves to be embraced and overcome.” — Danny Meyer

 

“Are you treading water or riding the waves?” — Unknown Author


 

“Those who stay current can profit from the waves of change, those who don’t will be swept away.” — E. J. Mayers

 

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Thank you, Mikel my friend. Many blessings to you.

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Hmm, this one kind of hits home. I've always been known for making waves.



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Roger that Jack...I'm still making waves...maybe not as big as in the past, but they're a pretty good size... (lol). Have a great day! Thank you!

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Good wet and blustery Tuesday morning Colonel.








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Great wave of posts this morning Robert... It is really windy here in Conroe, TX as well today and storms were off the wall yesterday my friend. Thank you for all the awesome quotes and have a great day Robert!

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Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Isn’t it great to know that we have such an awesome God, that even the waves of the ocean obey Him? That is the kind of God that can bring a calmness to our hearts. Have a blessed day today and always. Taken from:https://connectusfund.org/job-38-11-meaning-of-here-is-where-your-proud-waves-halt


ConnectUS


Job 38:11 Meaning of Here Is Where Your Proud Waves Halt Sep 28, 2020 by Editor in ChiefJob 38:11 “When I said, ‘This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt’? Explanation and Commentary of Job 38:11 “Who shut up the sea behind doors” (Job 38:8) was the question asked by God of Job at the beginning of this sentence.…


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Gene, I thought you would like this one today my friend. Great thoughts and post brother. You and Linda have a great day!

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