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“The weight of the struggle doesn’t define you; it’s the resilient spirit you find within yourself to survive that lights your way!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1432 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Sunday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 12, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Survive Day!” Why Not? “Great leaders don’t just survive the weight of obstacles; they break through them with decisive action and a positive spirit. When you lead from the front and set personal examples, you will transform every trial and challenge into the roadmap for others to follow!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “The strong find a way to survive… and thrive!” — Billy Cox “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou “The real challenge is not simply to survive. Hell, anyone can do that. It’s to survive as yourself, undiminished.” — Elia Kazan “It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to overpower an entire army of negative thoughts.” — Robert H. Schuller“There are all these moments you think you won’t survive. And then you survive.” — David Levithan“It is the hard days-the days that challenge you to your very core- that will determine who you are. You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you survive.” — Sheryl Sanberg“You will survive, and you will find purpose in the chaos. Moving on doesn’t mean letting go.” — Mary VanHaute“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 "Surmise with the Guys!" 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: "Surmise with the Guys!"• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinderrick-stevenfor-surmisewiththeguys-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-everysundayevening• WHEN: Tonight, April 12, 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/82823275269• FACILITATOR: Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Mental Health Peer Specialist/Supervisor & Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author both Volunteer Facilitator for 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 Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick 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/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransincWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604You 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 #Survive #SurviveDay #Resilience #Thrive #WarriorSpirit #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #BeyondTheArmor #Leadership #LeadFromTheFront #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatter #PeerSupport #Veterans #FirstResponders #ArmyVeteran #AirForceVeteran #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #SundayMotivation #MondayMorning #CupOJoe #SurmiseWithTheGuys #MentalStrength #NeverAlone #TalkToUs #InvisibleWounds #SupportOurTroops #Patriots #ConroeTX #MotivationalQuotes #Inspiration #Overcome #DecisiveAction #PositiveSpirit #HonorAndRespect #WFL #VFV #WellnessJourney #CommunitySupport #StrengthInNumbers #FaithAndSurvival #PurposeInTheChaos #StrongerTogether #VeteranSupport #Healing