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April 26, 2012

Mom Moments: Tell us your story

Anonymous The Tribune-Star The Tribune Star Thu Apr 26, 2012, 10:21 AM EDT

TERRE HAUTE — Mother’s Day is fast approaching. It’s a day we pay tribute to the women in our lives who have inspired us, made us laugh and taught us life-lessons.

What’s your favorite story or memory of your mother? What makes her unique? Is she known for her coconut cream pie? Her witty humor? Her kindness?

Simple, or profound, we want to hear your stories.

And Mom: What’s it like being you? What do you love about motherhood?

In honor of Mother’s Day (May 13), the Tribune-Star will publish your stories in the Valley Life section — as space allows — and on tribstar.com.

Share your story in plain-text format (no Word document attachments, etc.) and photo(s) in jpeg format. Send to Alicia Morgan. Include contact name and phone number.

Deadline is May 8.

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