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“Don’t live your life in shades of grey; be the color that changes your life…and lights the way for others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1430 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 9, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Color Day!” Why Not? “Leadership has always been a unique art of finding the unseen color within uncertainty and challenges. Great leaders refuse to settle for the grey, instead they create a bright vision that transforms those obstacles into a masterpiece of color and light!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts!” — Marcus Aurelius “Each color has its own meaning, just like every person has their own story!” — Unknown Author “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” — Wassily Kandinsky “Life is art. Live yours in color.” — Unknown Author“I found I would say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” — Georgia O’Keeffe“Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture grey, and your picture will always be bleak. By adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up!” — Allen Klein“Every day you get the chance to paint your life with a little more color.” — Unknown Author“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsAt Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.Join us TONIGHT for a special "Forever Forward!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.THE DETAILS:• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: "You Should Have Seen It In Color!"• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-derrick-and-friends-for-you-should-have-seen-it-in-color-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonigh• WHEN: Tonight, April 9, 2026• TIME: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• WHERE: Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81682532691• FACILITATOR: Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor, Catch 22 Peer Support Founder, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)How you can help: Even if you can't make it, please SHARE this post. You never know which veteran or first responder in your circle needs to hear this message today.Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV. Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friendsWarriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #Color #LiveInColor #ColorYourWorld #BrightVision #Inspiration #Motivation #MessageOfTheDay #LifeIsArt #SoulGrowth #PositiveMindset #AttitudeIsEverything #DailyInspiration #LightTheWay #Masterpiece #WarriorSpirit #WarriorsForLife #WFL #VictoryForVeterans #VFV #Veterans #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter #NeverAlone #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #VeteranSupport #ServiceMembers #ArmyVeteran #Patriots #BandOfBrothers #ForeverForward #PeerToPeer #SupportNetwork #Catch22 #CoffeeWithLauren #VeteranHealth #Leadership #LeadingByExample #Character #Integrity #Vision #ConroeTX #TexasVeterans #HoustonVeterans #CommunitySupport