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


Today Message is: "Ups & Downs Day!" Why Not?

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


Good “R.E.D. Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of another week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 22 April 2022!


Today’s Message is: “Ups and Downs Day!” Why Not?


“How do leaders handle the ups and downs of leadership? Ups and downs can affect a leader emotionally and eat up their energy and take their focus off track. Ups and downs are what happens in the real world of leadership and how it’s managed is critical to the success of the organization and the team. Recognize your emotions and leave them at the door, clear the emotional fog, and lead and learn through the downs with a positive attitude. Recognize the ups quickly, reward the people responsible, and move onto the next down that needs to be fixed!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs and Bella Burroughs Saturday evening for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where all types of Warriors get together and “Sharing is Caring!”

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 Saturday Night!


TONIGHT’s Topic: “Ups and Downs of Healing!”


Don’t forget to join Warriors for Life (WFL) for the Friday and Monday “Coffee Break!” with Rick and Friends…


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

The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“The ups and the downs in life are the things that define and make you who you are.” — Russell Brunson


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Everybody has their ups and downs, and that’s what makes you tougher.” — Isaac Hanson


“Stay positive and the ups will be more frequent than the downs.” — Unknown Author

“Life has its ups and down, but you can only look forward.” — Frank Lowy


“Life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs. But it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.” — Unknown Author

“You have to go through ups and downs. Mistakes turn into lessons.” — D. Pryde


“Remember… that life is full of ups and downs. Without the downs, the ups would mean nothing.” — Unknown Author

“Life is always full of surprises. We have our ups and downs, but the biggest pleasure is enjoying the ups to keep us going.” — J. Hale Turner


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 who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
22 abr 2022

Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I thought that I would look at the ups and downs of a Christian in leadership positions. They also have their ups and downs, but how should they handle them. I believe that I found a link that addresses that quite well. Have a blessed rest of your day today and always.


Taken From:https://preachersstudyblog.com/2020/05/are-there-ups-and-downs-in-the-christians-life/


Are There Ups and Downs in the Christian’s Life?

In Bible GeneralTags Jesus, temptationMay 2, 2020321 Views Bryant Evans

Yes. Christians have good days and bad days. You are not saved one minute and lost the next, but your commitment varies. You may be strong on Sunday and struggling by Wednesday. Even…

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gasman0617
gasman0617
22 abr 2022

Good R.E.D. Friday Colonel.



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Good "R.E.D Friday" Morning Robert.. Great quotes my friend... Enjoy your day and the weekend Robert...

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
22 abr 2022

I have a hard time imagining what life would be like without ups and downs. Certainly not a life I'd enjoy and technically not a life!


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
22 abr 2022
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Myself, I’m looking forward to when there will be no downs. I can’t imagine Heaven would have any downs! IMHO! Blessings.

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