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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 “Thursday and Merry Christmas Eve” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 24 December 2020!
Today is: “Festival Day!” Why Not?
Today and right up until midnight is the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Let’s Remember all of our brothers and sisters that are far away from home on deployments this Christmas Eve.
“During this Christmas Eve festival, all throughout this nation, let us remember our brothers and sisters who are standing guard over our country tonight!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
There will be no Warriors for Life (WFL) TONIGHT on this Christmas Eve. Join the “Colonel” the day after Christmas on Saturday 26, 2020:
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/saturday-eevening-warriors-for-life-wfl-with-the-colonel-overcoming-anger
Join Veteran & Certified Support Specialist SFC Richard Williamson on Sunday evening with his special guest Ashley McLean, Sunday evening 27 Dec 2020:
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/sunday-special-guest-ashley-mclean-warriors-for-life-wfl-recovery-is-possible-i-am
There will be no WFL on New Year’s Eve 31 Dec 2020. WFL will return Thursday on 7 January 2021.
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Christmas Eve , a perfect night to express affection for your family, to forgive those who failed you and to forget past mistakes.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Life is a festival so just celebrate every moment in a grand way.” — Mr. Smiley
“Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority.” — W. J. Cameron
“Sing a song, recite a jingle, dance on the tune and celebrate the festival.” — Unknown Author
“Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart… filled it, too, with melody that would last forever.” — Bess Streeter Aldrich
“He who doesn’t have Jesus image in his heart cannot celebrate the Christmas festival to the fullest.” — Unknown Author
“The season of our brightest festival. To celebrate the sun’s awakening. Then in the kitchen stands the Christmas Tree.” — Burt Porter
“Live every day as if it is a festival. Turn your life into a celebration.” — Shri Radhe Maa
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“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
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Thursday and Merry Christmas Eve” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 24 December 2020!
Today is: “Festival Day!” Why Not?
Today and right up until midnight is the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Let’s Remember all of our brothers and sisters that are far away from home on deployments this Christmas Eve.
“During this Christmas Eve festival, all throughout this nation, let us remember our brothers and sisters who are standing guard over our country tonight!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
There will be no Warriors for Life (WFL) TONIGHT on this Christmas Eve. Join the “Colonel” the day after Christmas on Saturday 26, 2020:
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/saturday-eevening-warriors-for-life-wfl-with-the-colonel-overcoming-anger
Join Veteran & Certified Support Specialist SFC Richard Williamson on Sunday evening with his special guest Ashley McLean, Sunday evening 27 Dec 2020:
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/sunday-special-guest-ashley-mclean-warriors-for-life-wfl-recovery-is-possible-i-am
There will be no WFL on New Year’s Eve 31 Dec 2020. WFL will return Thursday on 7 January 2021.
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “Christmas Eve , a perfect night to express affection for your family, to forgive those who failed you and to forget past mistakes.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Life is a festival so just celebrate every moment in a grand way.” — Mr. Smiley
“Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority.” — W. J. Cameron
“Sing a song, recite a jingle, dance on the tune and celebrate the festival.” — Unknown Author
“Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart… filled it, too, with melody that would last forever.” — Bess Streeter Aldrich
“He who doesn’t have Jesus image in his heart cannot celebrate the Christmas festival to the fullest.” — Unknown Author
“The season of our brightest festival. To celebrate the sun’s awakening. Then in the kitchen stands the Christmas Tree.” — Burt Porter
“Live every day as if it is a festival. Turn your life into a celebration.” — Shri Radhe Maa
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support
“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
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good Morning and Merry Christmas Eve.... Up late last night... Headed into the shower... More to come...
I have carefully selected the following quotes & memes as having deep meaning for me, some serious and some fun...and I hope for you as well:
“Festival Day!” Why Not?
1) "I have always thought of Christmas time... as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time." - Charles Dickens
2) "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale
3) "I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!" - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
4) "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." - Calvin Coolidge
5) "A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near, A little gift from one held dear, Best wishes for the coming year. These make a Merry Christmas!" - John Greenleaf Whittier
-------------------------------- "The time draws near the birth of Christ; ------------------------------
------------------------------------- The moon is hid; the night is still; ----------------------------------
------------------------------------ The Christmas bells from hill to hill ----------------------------------
--------------------------------------- Answer each other in the mist. -----------------------------------
-------------------------------------------- Alfred Lord Tennyson ------------------------------------------
--------------------------- Merry Christmas from My House to yours... Kerry -------------------------
Please note that...
“During this Christmas Eve festival, all throughout this nation, let us remember our brothers and sisters who are standing guard over our country tonight!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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I have carefully selected the following quotes & memes as having deep meaning for me, some serious and some fun...and I hope for you as well:
“Festival Day!” Why Not?
1) "I have always thought of Christmas time... as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time." - Charles Dickens
2) "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale
3) "I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!" - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
4) "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." - Calvin Coolidge
5) "A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near, A little gift from one held dear, Best wishes for the coming year. These make a Merry Christmas!" - John Greenleaf Whittier
-------------------------------- "The time draws near the birth of Christ; ------------------------------
------------------------------------- The moon is hid; the night is still; ----------------------------------
------------------------------------ The Christmas bells from hill to hill ----------------------------------
--------------------------------------- Answer each other in the mist. -----------------------------------
-------------------------------------------- Alfred Lord Tennyson ------------------------------------------
--------------------------- Merry Christmas from My House to yours... Kerry -------------------------
Please note that...
“During this Christmas Eve festival, all throughout this nation, let us remember our brothers and sisters who are standing guard over our country tonight!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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PO2 David Dunlap - You are very welcome, David and Merry Christmas to you and yours...
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Third Day O Holy Night Christmas Offerings
Third Day - O Holy Night - Christmas Offerings DVD www.adoracaoefamilia.wordpress.com
I expect you appreciate the winter celebration of Christmas and the exchanging of gifts. Hopefully you are aware that the gifts of the wisemen to the toddler Jesus in Bethlehem is the basis for exchanging of gifts at Christmas time. ‘When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.’ [Matthew 2:10-11 ESV] my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see)'
LORD I lift the homeless individuals and families to YOU on this Christmas Day. I pray that YOU protect each homeless individual and family – especially the children. I pray that YOU motivate good Samaritans to bless the homeless with shelter and food – especially in the cold areas of this nation. ‘And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.’ [Luke 2:6-7 ESV]
I pray for each adopted son and daughter of YOURS this early Christmas morning. Do what is necessary for each of us to remember that our eternal salvation is based solely on the atonement of the sinless Word of God made flesh born in Bethlehem as the Christ child. ‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.’ [John 1:14 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday Christmas Eve night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Christmas morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Third Day O Holy Night Christmas Offerings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQSYIKWeU98
LORD I lift the homeless individuals and families to YOU on this Christmas Day. I pray that YOU protect each homeless individual and family – especially the children. I pray that YOU motivate good Samaritans to bless the homeless with shelter and food – especially in the cold areas of this nation. ‘And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.’ [Luke 2:6-7 ESV]
I pray for each adopted son and daughter of YOURS this early Christmas morning. Do what is necessary for each of us to remember that our eternal salvation is based solely on the atonement of the sinless Word of God made flesh born in Bethlehem as the Christ child. ‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.’ [John 1:14 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday Christmas Eve night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Christmas morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Third Day O Holy Night Christmas Offerings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQSYIKWeU98
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Good morning Col Burroughs and Posse.
It is no coincidence that our festivals at this time of year have to do with lighting candles or other forms of standing against the darkness of this season. It is a time to find joy, to share goodwill, to reach out to others with kindness and love. Regardless of your traditions find a way to share some holiday spirit with others less fortunate. Reach out to old friends; remember those who have gone ahead or are ill in your prayers. In short, be an example of all that is good in the world.
SSG (Join to see) Capt Jeff S. 1SG Dennis Hicks PO1 John Johnson Cpl Craig Meaux SSG Franklin Briant SrA Ronald Moore SGM Bill Frazer CMSgt Virgil Horsley A1C Riley Sanders SSG Samuel Kermon TSgt Joe C. SGT Jim Ramge, MBA SGT Nathan H.SPC Michael Head MSgt Paul Connors GySgt Thomas Vick 1SG (Join to see) CWO3 Dave Alcantara CWO3 (Join to see)
It is no coincidence that our festivals at this time of year have to do with lighting candles or other forms of standing against the darkness of this season. It is a time to find joy, to share goodwill, to reach out to others with kindness and love. Regardless of your traditions find a way to share some holiday spirit with others less fortunate. Reach out to old friends; remember those who have gone ahead or are ill in your prayers. In short, be an example of all that is good in the world.
SSG (Join to see) Capt Jeff S. 1SG Dennis Hicks PO1 John Johnson Cpl Craig Meaux SSG Franklin Briant SrA Ronald Moore SGM Bill Frazer CMSgt Virgil Horsley A1C Riley Sanders SSG Samuel Kermon TSgt Joe C. SGT Jim Ramge, MBA SGT Nathan H.SPC Michael Head MSgt Paul Connors GySgt Thomas Vick 1SG (Join to see) CWO3 Dave Alcantara CWO3 (Join to see)
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Third Day O Holy Night Christmas Offerings
Third Day - O Holy Night - Christmas Offerings DVD www.adoracaoefamilia.wordpress.com
I expect you appreciate the winter celebration of Christmas and the exchanging of gifts. Hopefully you are aware that the gifts of the wisemen to the toddler Jesus in Bethlehem is the basis for exchanging of gifts at Christmas time. ‘When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.’ [Matthew 2:10-11 ESV] my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
LORD I lift the homeless individuals and families to YOU on this Christmas Day. I pray that YOU protect each homeless individual and family – especially the children. I pray that YOU motivate good Samaritans to bless the homeless with shelter and food – especially in the cold areas of this nation. ‘And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.’ [Luke 2:6-7 ESV]
I pray for each adopted son and daughter of YOURS this early Christmas morning. Do what is necessary for each of us to remember that our eternal salvation is based solely on the atonement of the sinless Word of God made flesh born in Bethlehem as the Christ child. ‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.’ [John 1:14 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday Christmas Eve night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Christmas morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Third Day O Holy Night Christmas Offerings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQSYIKWeU98
LORD I lift the homeless individuals and families to YOU on this Christmas Day. I pray that YOU protect each homeless individual and family – especially the children. I pray that YOU motivate good Samaritans to bless the homeless with shelter and food – especially in the cold areas of this nation. ‘And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.’ [Luke 2:6-7 ESV]
I pray for each adopted son and daughter of YOURS this early Christmas morning. Do what is necessary for each of us to remember that our eternal salvation is based solely on the atonement of the sinless Word of God made flesh born in Bethlehem as the Christ child. ‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.’ [John 1:14 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Thursday Christmas Eve night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Christmas morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
Third Day O Holy Night Christmas Offerings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQSYIKWeU98
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs here is an additional share to go along with the read:
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Lt Col Charlie Brown Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SCPO Morris Ramsey PVT Mark Zehner Sgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll SSG Robert Mark Odom CPL Douglas Chrysler PO1 Tony Holland SGT Steve McFarland SPC Mark Huddleston CW5 Jack Cardwell PO1 William "Chip" Nagel PO1 Lyndon Thomas PO3 Phyllis Maynard Maj Kim Patterson CPL Dave Hoover PO2 Cyrus BarberiaMaj Marty Hogan
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SPC Nancy Greene - MY FRIEND, ON CHRISTMAS EVE, THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!
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