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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 31 March 2020
Today is: “Adversity Day!” Why Not?
“Emotional resilience during hard times and the ability to overcome and endure adversity is one of many traits that make a successful leader!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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Tonight's "Healing Through Faith" Topic: "Cleaning House!"
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.” — Allen Klein
“Only adversity provides the opportunity for greatness.” — Wayde Goodall
“ In so many things, growth comes from adversity.” — Michael Huffington
“You find yourself through adversity… The Things that hurt is most today make us stronger tomorrow.” — Ronald Paul Pratt
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” — Mulan
“Every challenge, every adversity, contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.” — Unknown Author
“Adversity introduces a man to himself.” — Albert Einstein
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“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 31 March 2020
Today is: “Adversity Day!” Why Not?
“Emotional resilience during hard times and the ability to overcome and endure adversity is one of many traits that make a successful leader!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Come and join Veteran SGT Steve McFarland for TONIGHT’s "Healing Through Faith" addition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services brought to you by Victory for Veterans (VFV).
Tonight's "Healing Through Faith" Topic: "Cleaning House!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tuesday-healing-through-faith-cleaning-house-warrior-for-life-wfl-group-support
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!" — Buy a WFL Challenge Coin: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Operation Costa Rica “Life Readiness Training Center” Support our Efforts and share with your connection:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/life-readiness-training-center
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.” — Allen Klein
“Only adversity provides the opportunity for greatness.” — Wayde Goodall
“ In so many things, growth comes from adversity.” — Michael Huffington
“You find yourself through adversity… The Things that hurt is most today make us stronger tomorrow.” — Ronald Paul Pratt
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” — Mulan
“Every challenge, every adversity, contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.” — Unknown Author
“Adversity introduces a man to himself.” — Albert Einstein
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“Remember this and its meaning runs deep for me and all those who served this great nation: 'Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs This is a time of testing for all of us. How we deal with it says a lot about who we are as individuals. Are you the one others turn to? Or are you one that meets trials with complaints and whining? I see a fair share of both. Even though we can't solve for each other, we can still be kind. We can still smile. We can still reach out and show the best of who we are to each other.
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“I’ve shut the door on yesterday, its sorrows and heartaches
I’ve locked within its gloomy walls past failures and mistakes
Now I throw the key away to seek another room
I’ll furnish it with hope and smiles and every springtime bloom
No thought shall enter this abode that has a hint of pain
Neither malice or distrust shall ever there-in reign
I’ve shut the door on yesterday and thrown the key away
Tomorrow holds no doubts for me since I have found today”.
~ Benjamin Abbott (1724-1807)
I’ve locked within its gloomy walls past failures and mistakes
Now I throw the key away to seek another room
I’ll furnish it with hope and smiles and every springtime bloom
No thought shall enter this abode that has a hint of pain
Neither malice or distrust shall ever there-in reign
I’ve shut the door on yesterday and thrown the key away
Tomorrow holds no doubts for me since I have found today”.
~ Benjamin Abbott (1724-1807)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - This is push our nation to the brink, medically, with human lives, and economically, but we will prevail. We have a strong country base to work from and we have strong people in this nation Charlie. Please continue Charlie, Tom, and your family stay resilient, safe, and healthy!
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I expect you have faced much adversity throughout your life with some of that adversity in your mind as you questioned the focus and priority you were expected to support. As you spiritually matured you no doubt the LORD has ripened spiritual fruit in your soul through adversity Charlie.
I pray that you and I are maturing spiritually faster and deeper than we are aging physically as we face adversity from those closest to us at times. I pray that we remember to treat each one with respect especially any who get on our nerves, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown .
Thank YOU, LORD for YOUR Word which is a lamp unto our feet in this dark period. YOU have made it crystal clear “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” [Romans 8:28-30 NASB]
I lift YOUR adopted sons and daughters facing persecution based on our demonstration of faith in this nation, western Europe, south Asia, the Philippines, China and throughout the Middle East to YOU. I pray that YOUR light flows through each of us to draw men and women towards YOU and their salvation.
I lift the YOUR adopted sons and daughters who have difficulty facing adversity on the basis of lack of sleep/rest and sustenance who are medical professionals, caretakers for the aged and demented, police officers and Federal agents to YOU LORD along with their family members. I pray that YOU bless each one with soothing rest and sleep tonight and enable them to wake refreshed each morning throughout this season of COVID-19 infection risk.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Tuesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle
I pray that you and I are maturing spiritually faster and deeper than we are aging physically as we face adversity from those closest to us at times. I pray that we remember to treat each one with respect especially any who get on our nerves, my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown .
Thank YOU, LORD for YOUR Word which is a lamp unto our feet in this dark period. YOU have made it crystal clear “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” [Romans 8:28-30 NASB]
I lift YOUR adopted sons and daughters facing persecution based on our demonstration of faith in this nation, western Europe, south Asia, the Philippines, China and throughout the Middle East to YOU. I pray that YOUR light flows through each of us to draw men and women towards YOU and their salvation.
I lift the YOUR adopted sons and daughters who have difficulty facing adversity on the basis of lack of sleep/rest and sustenance who are medical professionals, caretakers for the aged and demented, police officers and Federal agents to YOU LORD along with their family members. I pray that YOU bless each one with soothing rest and sleep tonight and enable them to wake refreshed each morning throughout this season of COVID-19 infection risk.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Tuesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle
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Just took a break from RP to have Breakfast... Now on my SP I will respond in full. Shortly... Stay safe!
I am back and good Tuesday Morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs!!! It is a warm 78° at 0900 hours headed up to the mid-80's... Nice weather for sure, but we desperately need some rain here in SW Florida!
“Adversity Day!” Great topic since we are all facing the same general adversity during this pandemic!
I will start by this word's definition: "Definition of adversity. : a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune showing courage in the face of adversity." and boy do we have it!!!
1) "Adversity introduces a man to himself." - Albert Einstein
2) "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." - Maya Angelou
3) "Only in winter can you tell which trees are truly green. Only when the winds of adversity blow can you tell whether an individual or a country has steadfastness." Former President John F. Kennedy
4) "And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about." - Haruki Murakami
Lest we forget...
“Emotional resilience during hard times and the ability to overcome and endure adversity is one of many traits that make a successful leader!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown LTC Stephen F. Col Carl Whicker Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. LTC Wayne Brandon PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi Col (Join to see) SPC Margaret Higgins SGT Robert Pryor
I am back and good Tuesday Morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs!!! It is a warm 78° at 0900 hours headed up to the mid-80's... Nice weather for sure, but we desperately need some rain here in SW Florida!
“Adversity Day!” Great topic since we are all facing the same general adversity during this pandemic!
I will start by this word's definition: "Definition of adversity. : a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune showing courage in the face of adversity." and boy do we have it!!!
1) "Adversity introduces a man to himself." - Albert Einstein
2) "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." - Maya Angelou
3) "Only in winter can you tell which trees are truly green. Only when the winds of adversity blow can you tell whether an individual or a country has steadfastness." Former President John F. Kennedy
4) "And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about." - Haruki Murakami
Lest we forget...
“Emotional resilience during hard times and the ability to overcome and endure adversity is one of many traits that make a successful leader!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown LTC Stephen F. Col Carl Whicker Maj Robert Thornton CWO3 Dennis M. LTC Wayne Brandon PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO3 Bob McCord CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt Joe C. SFC Stephen Lucas SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi Col (Join to see) SPC Margaret Higgins SGT Robert Pryor
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs and right back at you, Mike... We need your leadership so I pray for you & your family to stay safe as well!
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LTC Stephen F.
I expect you have faced much adversity throughout your life with some of that adversity in your mind as you questioned the focus and priority you were expected to support. As you spiritually matured you no doubt the LORD has ripened spiritual fruit in your soul through adversity Kerry.
I pray that you and I are maturing spiritually faster and deeper than we are aging physically as we face adversity from those closest to us at times. I pray that we remember to treat each one with respect especially any who get on our nerves, my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
Thank YOU, LORD for YOUR Word which is a lamp unto our feet in this dark period. YOU have made it crystal clear “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” [Romans 8:28-30 NASB]
I lift YOUR adopted sons and daughters facing persecution based on our demonstration of faith in this nation, western Europe, south Asia, the Philippines, China and throughout the Middle East to YOU. I pray that YOUR light flows through each of us to draw men and women towards YOU and their salvation.
I lift the YOUR adopted sons and daughters who have difficulty facing adversity on the basis of lack of sleep/rest and sustenance who are medical professionals, caretakers for the aged and demented, police officers and Federal agents to YOU LORD along with their family members. I pray that YOU bless each one with soothing rest and sleep tonight and enable them to wake refreshed each morning throughout this season of COVID-19 infection risk.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Tuesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle
I pray that you and I are maturing spiritually faster and deeper than we are aging physically as we face adversity from those closest to us at times. I pray that we remember to treat each one with respect especially any who get on our nerves, my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
Thank YOU, LORD for YOUR Word which is a lamp unto our feet in this dark period. YOU have made it crystal clear “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” [Romans 8:28-30 NASB]
I lift YOUR adopted sons and daughters facing persecution based on our demonstration of faith in this nation, western Europe, south Asia, the Philippines, China and throughout the Middle East to YOU. I pray that YOUR light flows through each of us to draw men and women towards YOU and their salvation.
I lift the YOUR adopted sons and daughters who have difficulty facing adversity on the basis of lack of sleep/rest and sustenance who are medical professionals, caretakers for the aged and demented, police officers and Federal agents to YOU LORD along with their family members. I pray that YOU bless each one with soothing rest and sleep tonight and enable them to wake refreshed each morning throughout this season of COVID-19 infection risk.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Tuesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle
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If I could I would send you the rain we're getting in Virginia. Ground is completely saturated here
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SSG (Join to see) - I appreciate the thought... We were supposed to get some rain last night...but if it rained, it was only a drop... We're still in a drought... Thanks Chad!
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Good morning from a cold Hartland Michigan COL Mikel J. Burroughs - great quotes during times like these. Still hunkerdown at home and doing just fine. Diana and I are keeping busy as we can. Give my best to mom and Bella.
1SG Steven Imerman COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker PO3 Lynn Spalding PO1 H Gene Lawrence SSG William Jones Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Stephen F. ] Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell ] Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl (Join to see) PO3 Bob McCord SPC Margaret Higgins Sgt Albert Castro
1SG Steven Imerman COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker PO3 Lynn Spalding PO1 H Gene Lawrence SSG William Jones Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Stephen F. ] Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell ] Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl (Join to see) PO3 Bob McCord SPC Margaret Higgins Sgt Albert Castro
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski - Thanks for the quote and we continue to follow the national government guidelines. I will not take a chance with my daughters, my mother, Bella, or myself! Continued to stay resilient, safe, and healthy Mark!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Diana and I are just doing that Mikel. I have so many things to do around here to keep me more than busy. My last three days have been spent splitting wood. So between that and my bike rides I plan on coming out of this mess in good shape (well as good as can be expected for a 73 year old).
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I expect you have faced much adversity throughout your life with some of that adversity in your mind as you questioned the focus and priority you were expected to support. As you spiritually matured you no doubt the LORD has ripened spiritual fruit in your soul through adversity Mark.
I pray that you and I are maturing spiritually faster and deeper than we are aging physically as we face adversity from those closest to us at times. I pray that we remember to treat each one with respect especially any who get on our nerves, my brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
Thank YOU, LORD for YOUR Word which is a lamp unto our feet in this dark period. YOU have made it crystal clear “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” [Romans 8:28-30 NASB]
I lift YOUR adopted sons and daughters facing persecution based on our demonstration of faith in this nation, western Europe, south Asia, the Philippines, China and throughout the Middle East to YOU. I pray that YOUR light flows through each of us to draw men and women towards YOU and their salvation.
I lift the YOUR adopted sons and daughters who have difficulty facing adversity on the basis of lack of sleep/rest and sustenance who are medical professionals, caretakers for the aged and demented, police officers and Federal agents to YOU LORD along with their family members. I pray that YOU bless each one with soothing rest and sleep tonight and enable them to wake refreshed each morning throughout this season of COVID-19 infection risk.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Tuesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle
I pray that you and I are maturing spiritually faster and deeper than we are aging physically as we face adversity from those closest to us at times. I pray that we remember to treat each one with respect especially any who get on our nerves, my brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
Thank YOU, LORD for YOUR Word which is a lamp unto our feet in this dark period. YOU have made it crystal clear “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” [Romans 8:28-30 NASB]
I lift YOUR adopted sons and daughters facing persecution based on our demonstration of faith in this nation, western Europe, south Asia, the Philippines, China and throughout the Middle East to YOU. I pray that YOUR light flows through each of us to draw men and women towards YOU and their salvation.
I lift the YOUR adopted sons and daughters who have difficulty facing adversity on the basis of lack of sleep/rest and sustenance who are medical professionals, caretakers for the aged and demented, police officers and Federal agents to YOU LORD along with their family members. I pray that YOU bless each one with soothing rest and sleep tonight and enable them to wake refreshed each morning throughout this season of COVID-19 infection risk.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well Tuesday night.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs SGT Wanda Shepherd SPC Michael Oles SR (Join to see) PO3 Charles Streich SP5 Jeannie Carle
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