[Luba]

I'm Luba and it's now common knowledge and I am extremely PROUD to say I am Duke's Mother! I joined here because of him and have enjoyed it immensely. As was mentioned today, I practically live here so when I'm absent it's been wondered what is wrong!

I have been married to Duke's Father for forty years, and despite some ups and downs, have loved him at first sight, and continue to love and cherish him more every day! As everyone knows, both my husband and I came from very unhappy childhoods. We were very young when we married, had both boys within three years of each other, and weren't the greatest of parents because we didn't have any role models really.

I love my Sons beyond belief, as well as my two extremely wonderful granddaughters! I am quite a positive person; took quite a while to get there as both my husband and I were raised in difficult environments. I live my life in deep gratitude and love...get up most mornings treating each day as a gift and an adventure!

This year has been a difficult one for me with one thing after another happening, but I credit my belief in God, my strength, and my positive attitude to get me through and I'm feeling much, much better!

Oh yes, I must add that I absolutely LOVE to laugh, the more, the better! Silly things make me laugh, someone with great wit makes me laugh, and even poking gentle fun at me makes me laugh! It has to be an extremely difficult day for me not to find something to laugh at! The gift of laughter has brought me through many a tough time!