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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Dollar General Every Day Heroes Mother’s Day Giveaway!

In conjunction with Dollar General's "Every Day Heroes" campaign, during the month of May Dollar General is teaming up with Procter & Gamble® to honor moms. What a great program. I know my mom was always an unsung hero in our household. And as I have gotten older, I realize all the great things she did for us on a daily basis. Moms are truly heroes!

To celebrate moms, Dollar General is inviting customers to upload videos describing why their moms are “Every Day Heroes.” Videos can be submitted and viewed at the Dollar General "Every Day Heroes" site. If you have a mom that should be recognized, head on over to the Dollar General site and tell the world!

While you are on the Dollar General site, you can enter to win a trip to the Olympic Training Center and some great instant prizes as well. Just enter the code you received on your Dollar General receipt and you might luck out!! YAY!

You can also enter here on my site to win a great prize pack provided by P&G that includes: Tide® Pods, Febreze® Auto Air Freshener, Always® Radiant, Tampax® Radiant, Secret® Coco Butter Clear Gel, Old Spice® Champion Deodorant and a Dollar General chip clip. How cool is that?


Just enter on the Rafflecopter widget below!!


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 Disclosure: I received sample products. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. Sponsors are responsible for shipping prizes unless otherwise stated. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any prizes.

149 comments:

  1. my mom survived cervical cancer, she's my hero!

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  2. my mom knew all the toughest answers

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  3. The mother's in my life are my heroes for raising their kids and being a great support to others in their lives as well.

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  4. My mother was the head of our entire extended family and was always dependable and skilled in many things. She was my hero!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  5. My mom's strong sense of self and good work ethic are very admirable, which is why she is my hero.

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  6. my mom lived with my father's alcoholism for many years then helped him through recovery.

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  7. My Mom raised us on her own and has always been there for me

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  8. my mother is my hero because she always puts others first!
    masgur at yahoo dot com

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  9. My mom is a true lady. She's amazing.

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  10. My mom is my hero because not only has she taken care of me and my three siblings for the past 31 years, she has also worked all that time full time as a nurse taking care of numerous other people!

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  11. my mom was often alone when my dad was overseas for 6 months at time, carawling(at)hotmail (dot)com

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  12. My mother is a hero because she took care of me since I was a kid (and still does), and is always there for her family.

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  13. My friend is my hero because she is the most positive person I know.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  14. my mom is a great mom

    freebiel0ve@yahoo.com

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  15. My Mom & Grandmother are heros because they have really helped with my children. This is especially important because our older son has autism & I need respite from time to time.

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  16. My Mom knew how to really have family fun! OH my gosh were our family parties THE BEST. The food, such a glorious spread! The cousins, the kids, aunts, uncles, we had so much fun all the time. Vacations, too. Picnics. Mom was the rudder that steered the ship!

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  17. My mom is a hero because she was always there for me when I needed her :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  18. my cousin darlene has really helped me through a lot of stuff crystletellerday@yahoo.com

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  19. My mom went through a liver transplant and still maintained her sense of humor.

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  20. my mom is always there for me no matter what

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  21. My aunt, she took in my little sister after our mom passed.

    rierie11booger (@) yahoo.com

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  22. My mom is a hero b/c she stayed home and raised us 3 kids. She always and still does have time for us:)

    jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com

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  23. My grandmother raised me - my mother was too young & not ready to be a 'mom'. My grandmother was my hero, she cared for me, loved me, & taught me everything. She made me who I am today.

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  24. My mom is one of those rare women who never stops. Despite many trials and tribulations, she trudges on, all with a smile on her face.

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  25. My mom is always there for me

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  26. my mom...even separated she stayed near and dear.
    glorai4869@yahoo.com
    gloria j

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  27. my mother for her love and patience

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  28. My mom is 84 and just never gives up. She tries to do everything herself and stay active.

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  29. My Mom taught me to be a lady and love /respect myself.

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  30. My mom is a nut! She's taught me that you can be who you are, screws loose and all, and still be loved!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  31. My dad was a volunteer fireman his whole life, and people forget the sacrifices that wives of firemen make.

    jenndiggy at gmail dot com

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  32. My Mom was my hero cause she stood by us when my Father left.

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  33. My mom helps out everyone.

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  34. My mom is always there for me, no matter what.

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  35. My mom is a hero because she always did whatever she could to provide for me!

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  36. My mom is a hero because she's always she supported me my whole life, and she would do anything to make sure that I was safe, happy, healthy, and loved.

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  37. My mother has always been my hero, she suffered a lot of illnesses including severe rheumatoid arthritis and never complained. I miss her so much each and every day!

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  38. My mom was a hero because she was always there for us.

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  39. My wife is influential because she volunteers her time as an attorney to help the less fortunate, and she will be a mom in August

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  40. My mom is amazing because she always is selfless and loving

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  41. My daughter is my hero because no matter what life hand her she faces it head on with humor and strength.
    helenkeeler1949@gmail.com

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  42. She's the peacemaker in our family and the kindest person I know!
    lsenko83 at yahoo dot com

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  43. My mom is a hero because she always goes out of her way to do nice things for people, and her students.

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  44. My mom is the kindest and most patient person I know!

    aggiegrad02@gmail.com

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  45. My Mom is a hero because she refuses to allow her illnesses to stop her from living

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  46. My mom is a hero in my life because I can count on her anytime for anything. She is loving and always there to help me and others too. Very selfless. Thanks!

    romapup at gmail dot com

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  47. My dad died when there were three of us under 4 and she kept it going
    kathypersons@yahoo.com

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  48. My Mom is my hero because she introduced me to the Lord.

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  49. My mom always took care of everyone else and always put their needs ahead of hers. She's an amazing woman.

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  50. My mom always tried to make a happy home life even though it was far from it.

    Wanda McHenry
    wbailey113@hotmail.com

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  51. She is a hero because she raised me to be a dreamer.

    chestnutyouth(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  52. my mom's a hero because she works tirelessly

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  53. My mom always had the patience of a saint. She is gone now, but I try and live by her philosophy in life.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  54. just her kindness and compassion
    gkuroda(at)gmail.com

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  55. One of the most important women in my life is My mother in-law and she is such a strong women, she left my father in-law years ago and had to live in an apartment with no furniture, no money or anything and has climbed up the ladder and is very successful
    Jamie Brigham
    PrettyInPinkWife @ aol dot com

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  56. My mom is patient and hard working.

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  57. My mom is my hero because she was an army wife and was alone with us kids a lot.

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  58. My mom showed me it wasn't worth it to hold grudges.

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  59. she works two jobs and still has time for get together

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  60. My Grandma is my hero! She is 85 and still living independently. She cooks, cleans, and takes care of everyone that walks in the door. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know!

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  61. because my mom has always been there for me and raised me so good!

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  62. My mom is a hero because she is always her when I need her and she has overcome so much and really is an inspiration to me as a mother and I look to her for advice.
    sgrant4(at)ymail(dot)com

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  63. My grandmother came here from a foreign county, worked hard, raised my mother, owned a house and car, and was fearless. She is my hero!

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  64. She is always there
    seyma_bennett@hotmail.com

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  65. My friend Sherrie has many health problems but she is always upbeat and makes me smile.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  66. My mother taught me and my sisters to stay positive and treat everyone the same.

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  67. My Mom is always giving to others and will not back down from what she believes in

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  68. My mom is amazing because she always supports and helps others, even when she is having a bad day.

    Dancehottie1621 at aol dot com

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  69. My mom is my hero because she is always there for me and my 2 sisters.She taught us to always be kind and treat people with respect.

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  70. she is a 3 year breast cancer survivor!!!
    trevor_clinger@yahoo.com

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  71. my mom always worked full time took care of the house and us three kids and now even as she's older she still works full time and watches the grand kids on her day off she's like the engine that could that does

    yanktheese@yahoo.com

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  72. she always has a positive outlook no matter what is going on in her life
    jenhedger at hotmail dot com

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  73. My mother is an amazing woman & I love her with all my heart!

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  74. My Mom is a hero because she was a military wife and "held down the fort" while my Dad was away. Also, she taught me so much, especially about charity.

    the imagine tree at aol dot com

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  75. We were well taken care of.

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  76. My mom is my hero because she is 70 and not in the best of health, but still mows her own lawn and helps people in need.
    (Susan Chester)

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  77. My Mom fulfilled her life long dream to be a nurse two years ago at the age of 53.

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  78. Her patience and perseverence.

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  79. My mom is a cervical and breast cancer survivor. She influences me everyday
    willdebbie97 at yahoo dot com

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  80. my mom in my hero because she always supported my every decision.. good or bad
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

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  81. That she raised 3 kids without ever complaining

    caryn9802 at yahoo dot com

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  82. My grandma is a HERO because she is being very brave while fighting breast cancer!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    katielovesdeals@yahoo.com

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  83. My mom is hardworking and fights for what she believes in. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  84. My mom was there for all of us, all the time! Which is quite a feat, considering there are seven of us kids!

    She is truly super woman with the ability to love unconditionally.

    sweepyhead at gmail dot com

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  85. My mom is my hero because of the unending love and support!

    jessicaahays at hotmail dot com

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  86. My mom is a hero because she is the kindest and sweetest and has a big heart!

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  87. My Mom was and is my hero. She protected me at a very critical time.

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  88. My mother because she is so hardworking and loving.
    BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

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  89. My mom was able to leave a bad situation with my biological father with 3 kids and ended up giving us all a better life.

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  90. My mom always has time to listen and give me advice

    rtrexel@gmail.com

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  91. My mom was the glue that held the family together, both the nuclear and the extended families.

    cgclynsg0 @ gmail dot com

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  92. My mom's ability to listen and guide without judging. Donna OCPacific10@aol.com

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  93. My mom was always very supportive of me.

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  94. my mom has always been there to give me advice.shelly bradbury swoveland(fb)

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  95. She always puts me first.
    kyonac1@gmail.com

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  96. My mom is my hero because she worked 2 jobs to make ends meet. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  97. My Mom continues to keep the ranch running after my Dad went to heaven

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  98. Honesty and telling it like it is..

    ltlbit1 at hotmail dot com

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  99. My mom raised 3 young children by herself after my dad died, extremely admirable!

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  100. My grandmother because she is such a positive person, she never complains she she gives the best advice.

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  101. My mom is a hero because she taught me how to be kind and thoughtful and respectful to everyone.

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  102. Because my mom is always there for me!

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  103. My mom loved hard and protected us the same way, wrong or right.

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  104. My mom is my hero because she always puts everyone else before herself. At 68 she still works part time as a nurse

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  105. My grandma is a hero because she is 96 years old!
    jenswps at yahoo . com

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  106. Just ebing on this earth for 90 years is special

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  107. My mom is a hero because she has been a hospice RN for over 15 years, she is amazing.

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  108. My mom has dealt with so much in life but keeps doing so many positive things!
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  109. my mom never says anything about anyone and she is always trying her best to please here chikdren and others around here, i would give anything if i could be like her

    lmurley2000@yahoo.com

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  110. Was vigilant in teaching and showing us from an early age to save, to volunteer and to pursue our education.

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  111. My mom is a hero because she always goes out of her way to do nice things for people.
    joretta33(at)centurylink.net

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  112. My mom works hard to support her kids

    cweller75@gmail.com

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  113. She is always there for everyone!

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  114. My mother is my hero because she was able to put herself through nursing school even though she had me when she was young and soon after had my brother and sister. She now has a masters in nursing and is an amazing woman. I could never have had the strength that she did.
    cassandraashleym(at)yahoo(dot)com
    fb: rab pom

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  115. My mom is awesome, she taught my a girl could be anything she wants to be.

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  116. My Mom has had 2 heart attacks and heart damage and takes care of my ill father and pushes and pushes herself to help people all the time-cooking, taking care of kids and she is 78 in poor health.
    spcale at yahoo dot com

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  117. My mom is awesome. She taught me a little girl could be whatever she wanted to be.

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  118. My mom's a hero because she worked her whole life and then had a stroke at 42 that could have killed her, but didn't and then still strives to help us in any way she can, even though she is the one who oftentimes could use help.

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  119. she is kind to everyone and has put up with me and my sisters for a long time

    marygardner49 at aol dot com

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  120. My mother is a hero because she raised us while working 3 jobs

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  121. The fact that she has ms and other medical issues and she can still do everything every other mother can do and she will put you first and help you in anyways and put her pain aside to care about yours!
    schueler.jessica@yahoo.com

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  122. My Mother was the kindest person
    in the world. She will do anything
    for anyone. She would do without
    to help someone. She was the
    BEST!!!
    Cathy Truman
    kbtruman(at)att(dot)net

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  123. My Mom is and always has been there to guide us
    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

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  124. My mom is so loving and caring to every one! Shes always there for you!!
    ptavernie at yahoo dot com

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  125. my mom is no longer living but she was the greatest and will always be my hero

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  126. My mom adopted me at 3 days old & never made me feel anything but loved & wanted. I never felt any less I’m not her biological child.

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  127. My mom is a hero because she worked hard to raise me as a single mom with no child support payments

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  128. The fact that my mom even put up with me and all my attitude growing up makes her a real hero to me!

    a marie hj saver

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  129. She's a hero because of all the sacrifices she's made along the years.

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  130. My mom is my hero. She is always there for me day or night just to talk to or to provide me with comfort. She is my best friend!

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  131. She showed me what a truly great Mom is, and how it can be done with grace and class.

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  132. My mom gave up her career to stay home with us, and as far as I know, never once regretted it.

    msurosey@yahoo.com

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  133. My mom was the most caring woman, and knew how to stretch a dollar!

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  134. My Mom was a hero because she always
    believed in us.

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  135. My mom is a hero because she raised my brother and I bravely after my dad died.

    ladyspy79(at)aol(dot)com

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  136. My mom is a hero because I watched her sacrifice so much for herself so we had what we needed.

    daveshir2005@yahoo.com

    fb/ shirley greenawalt zolenski

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  137. My mom is a hero because she stands up for her children.

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  138. My mom is my hero - because she's always there for me.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  139. Hello, how are you? Thank you for this opportunity. The hard work and generosity . gainessimmons@aol.com

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  140. Mom My is a hero for putting up with my wild days & me being bipolar.
    zestywonderland@gmail.com

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  141. My mother is the most generous, honest, and compassionate woman in the world.

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  142. my mom is a hard worker
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)Com

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  143. my mom has always been there for me no matter what!

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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