Julia Berg

         We sometimes wonder ourselves why we have this site, now eighteen years  after Julia died. Those of us who knew and loved Julia don’t need this  to remind us that she was a bright light in our lives. Our wider circle  of friends knows and trusts that we will never forget her, and they  continue to be gentle with us as we navigate our loss.

          It seems that most people who find this site are searching for some  other Julia Berg (and, judging by the source domains, there must be lots  of Julia Bergs in China, Russia, Germany and Australia). But a  surprising number stay to read “About Julia” or some of the “Tributes”  that we’ve posted.

         The website gives us a place to share  our thoughts, and to catalogue some of the proactive efforts we’ve made  to salvage something from our loss, addressing the risks of medical  error. There is always a spike in visits around Julia’s birthday (April  21) and the date she died (August 10), so we know that we have some  “followers.” But we’ve avoided making this a blog or an interactive  site—knowing that people will find a way to reach us if they want.

           Whether you are a new visitor or a returning friend, we appreciate your  paying attention. We’ve learned a lot about grief, and the long term  challenge is to move forward, without letting go. The Julia Berg website  helps us find our way. Thank you for indulging us.

                                         --Dan Berg and Welcome Jerde,  September 2023