“Shared joy is double joy," he said brushing a tear from my cheek, "and shared sorrow is half the sorrow.” — Valya Dudycz Lupescu Copy Share Image
“...taught me that the breath is powerful. It carries with it a tiny spark of your soul. To blow on something is to imbue… — Valya Dudycz Lupescu Copy Share Image
“be a different kind of life. I named her for my Aunt Katia, Mama’s” — Valya Dudycz Lupescu Copy Share Image
“Marriage is about creating a partnership for all kinds of practical reasons—like raising a family, which is easier if you know your partner is… — Valya Dudycz Lupescu Copy Share Image
“When he looks into your eyes, tells you he loves you-and the pickled herring and onions are stronger than his voice-yet you still smile.… — Valya Dudycz Lupescu Copy Share Image
“Remember that stories are more than just words, more than fairy tales. They are magic.” — Valya Dudycz Lupescu Copy Share Image
“With food, we feed our bodies. With family, we feed our spirits. And we are family.” — Valya Dudycz Lupescu Copy Share Image
