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


Today's Message is: "Tree 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 The Woodlands, TX — 3 February 2023!


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


“What can a tree teach us about leadership? A tree is always growing and changing. They are super strong, they stretch to new heights, the leaves change with the seasons, and they’re grounded with deep roots. Great leaders have the same characteristics. Is your leadership like a tree growing on solid ground and deeply rooted in character and integrity?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in Saturday evening with Volunteers: Founder of WFL and Army Veteran 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!


Saturday’s Topic: “Invisible Wounds & Medical Marijuana!”


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Drop in every Monday Morning for a “Coffee Break!” with Volunteer and Marine Veteran Susan Welch as part of Victory for Veterans (VFV) Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support Program, where "Sharing is Caring!" Check out the date and times below!


Victory for Veterans (VFV) Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support “Coffee Break!” – Monday Morning, 6 February 2023 starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET


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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on it’s own wings. Always Believe in Yourself.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Family like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.” — Unknown Author


“Advice from a Tree. Stand tall and proud. Sink your roots into the earth. Be content with your natural beauty. Go out on a limb. Drink plenty of water. Remember your roots. Enjoy the view.” — Ilan Shamir

“A tree has roots in the soil yet reaches to the sky. It tells us that in order to aspire. We need to be grounded and that no matter how high we go it is from our roots that we draw sustenance.” — Wangari Maathai


“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep Growing.” — Joanne Raptis

A tree with strong roots laughs at storms.” — Malay Proverb


“Love is like a tree, it grows of its own accord, it puts down deep roots into our whole being.” — Victor Hugo

“Advise from a palm tree. Reach high. Stand tall and proud. Soak up the sun. Be flexible. Find your oasis. Weather Life’s Storms.” — Unknown Author


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!'" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs

Check out all of the BLOGS on Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Website: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/

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gasman0617
gasman0617
03. Feb. 2023

Good R.E.D. Friday Colonel.





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Very nice Robert - thank you

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
03. Feb. 2023

Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. When I first saw today’s topic, the poem by Joyce Kilmer came to mind. It is called Trees. I include that below. I also thought about how important tree is used in scripture. We are told about Jessie’s tree in the Bible. I have included a link to that for your consideration. Have a blessed day today and always.



https://www.jessetree.com/new-page-3


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Gene thank you for the share.. I sent you an email... please take a look at it. Thank you

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
03. Feb. 2023

One other thing trees and great leaders have in common.



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Amen to that Jack! Have a great day brother

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