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


Today's Message is: "Ripple 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 another week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 2 December 2022!


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


“Great leaders create ripple effects across an organization and with those they lead. Character, integrity, and the decisions they make will have a long and lasting impact on the people and organization. Leaders who provide the right climate and environment of influence, will start a ripple effect that will have a positive and lasting impact long after they depart and the next leader takes over. Will your small actions today ripple into more positive changes in the future?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in Saturday evening with Volunteers: Founder of WFL and Veteran COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs and Bella Burroughs for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where all types of Warriors get together for “Hope and Healing” and where “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: “The Ripple Effect on Families!”


Drop in this 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, 5 December 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:


“A simple act of caring creates an endless ripple.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Every single thought and every single action creates a ripple effect. Be mindful…” —Unknown Author


“Every single act of kindness no matter how small has a ripple effect.” — Unknown Author

“Having a vested interest in other souls unconditionally creates a ripple effect that produces miracles in the lives of those around us.” — Molly Friedenfeld


“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” — Dalai Lama

“Each time a man stands up for an ideal or acts to improve the lot of others or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” — Robert Kennedy


“Be the person who creates positive ripple effects.” — Camilla Kragius

“Small acts of decency ripple in ways we could never imagine.” Cory Booker


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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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 02, 2022



Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I think that most of us really don’t consider the ripple effect our actions have. Take for example Ruth in the Bible, her actions had a profound and significant impact on humanity. Take a look at the Link/article below to see what that impact was. Have a blessed day today and always.

Taken from:https://newspring.cc/devotionals/ruth-a-7-day-devotional/the-ripple-effect


The ripple effect

From Ruth: A 7-Day Devotional


Read Ruth 4:13-18

Sooner or later, we are all faced with life-changing circumstances. These are times when the normal comes to a screeching halt, when decisions are not easy, and when drawing close to God becomes our immediate focus. We tend to slow down, knowing…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Dec 02, 2022
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Thank you Mikel and you have a blessed day.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Dec 02, 2022

Thanks Mikel. Hope y’all have a great weekend as well.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Dec 02, 2022

I've long been a believer in thd ripple effect. It's making how one small thing can create monumental effects, good and bad, on people and things.



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You're right the ripple effect can ripple bad stuff, just as it can ripple positive vibes my friend. I'll stick with the positive ripple effect! Have a great day and enjoy the weekend Jack!

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Dec 02, 2022

Good R.E.D. Friday Colonel





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Good "R.E.D. Friday" Morning Robert and thank you for the awesome quotes this find day. Enjoy this day and the weekend coming up my friend.

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