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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Try to have patience in everything in your life, but most of all have patiene with yourself.
Today's Message is: "Patience Day!" Why Not?

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


Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed!” today and every day until they return home safely once again!


Good “R.E.D. Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 24 November 2023!

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

“Patience in leadership is all about staying calm when faced with stressful situations, adversity, and challenges. Patience is essential to the day-to-day duties of a leader — grow and show respect through patience!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Join your host Volunteer, Army Veteran, Writer, and Author Kim Gwimmer every Friday evening for the women only "The Front Porch!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. 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 and get involved with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caregivers every Friday Night!


Every Friday Evening Women Only: "The Front Porch!"

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Go to this link: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events and go down to Friday Night — Friday Evenings

— “The Front Porch!” women’s group only — Host Army Veteran Kimmer Gwinner — click on the RED button “Join Now Via Zoom"


Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio 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 "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET


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Copying and pasting the following link into the address bar of your web browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/88191389604

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Go to this link: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events and go down to Monday Mornings — “Cup O' Joe!” with Derrick & Friends — Host Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio — click on the RED button “Join Now Via Zoom"


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” — Saint Francis de Sales

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Patience isn’t a virtue; it’s a necessity.” Lou Holtz

“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” — Aristotle

“Patience. The calm needed to work with what is, and not rush to solve symptoms.” —Unknown Author

“Patience is also a form of action.” — Auguste Rodin

“Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” — David G. Allen

“Patience is the superpower of the wise.” — Sissy Gavrilaki

“Maybe that’s why life is so precious. No rewind or fast forward… just patience and faith.” — Cristina Marrero


Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriorsforlife

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

Check out all of the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/events


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gasman0617
gasman0617
25 nov 2023

Good RED Friday Colonel.







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Great quotes and thank you for dropping in last night Robert. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
24 nov 2023

Patience is probably the greatest test of one's leadership abilities.


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It tested me daily my friend. It's still testing me today. But I have it's number (lol)! Have a great day. Thank you Jack!

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
24 nov 2023









Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I been known to jokingly say, give me patience and I want it now. In reality God is the source of my patience. Is He yours too? Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-power-for-our-patience


The Power for Our Patience

Article by John Piper Founder & Teacher, desiringGod.org

May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. (Colossians 1:11) Strength is the right word. The apostle Paul prayed for the church at Colossae, that they would be “strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience” (Colossians 1:11). Patience is the evidence…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
24 nov 2023
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Thank you Mikel. I will tell her. She is doing great with her PT. Many blessings my friend.

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