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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


You can buy your best days of your life, they are earned!
Today's Message is: "Best Days Today!" 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 — 11 August 2023!

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

“Great leaders are only as good as their worst days of uncertainty. Working through the worst days of leadership can lead to the best days of growth and confidence. Don’t be an onlooker, be strong and lead from the front – turn the worst days into the best days!” —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“The best days in life, are earned not bought.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Even the worst days have an ending, and the best days have a beginning.” Jennifer Coletta


“Keep going… You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.” — Unknown Author

“The worst days of those who enjoy what they do are better than the best days of those who don’t.” — Jim Rohn


“Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience, worst days give you lessons, and best days give you memories.” — Unknown Author

“What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.” — Anne Frank

“Some of the best days of your life haven’t happened yet. Just relax and keep going.” — Unknown Author

“If you think your best days are behind you, they are. If you think your best days are ahead of you, they are.” — Jon Gordon


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Aug 11, 2023

Good RED Friday Colonel.



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gasman0617
gasman0617
Aug 12, 2023
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I will admit todays was a tough one Mikel.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Aug 11, 2023






Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. in spite of all of my worst days, I know that because of and through Jesus Christ, the absolute Best Days are sure to come. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://theology-and-life.com/2023/05/26/your-best-and-worst-days/


Theology & Life Reflections on how theology affects everyday life

Your Best and Worst Days Most days I’m a spiritual mess. I wake up and check social media rather than the Bible verse of the day. Instead of spending five to 10 minutes praying, I continue to scroll through my Twitter feed or my Facebook memories, as if I would miss something that I couldn’t see later. On top of that, I fail to…


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Aug 11, 2023
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You’re most welcome Mikel. I found out why the pain and found out it will take a year or more to recover.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Aug 11, 2023

I've always been a believer that the best days are in front of you. That thought process does involve turning a lot of lemons into lemonade though.



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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Aug 11, 2023
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It’s going to be nice living in your own home, I’m sure.

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