When you become a Berges, you are joining a small yet mighty group of people who love each other immensely. We may have our differences from time to time, but we will ALWAYS be there for each other, love each other unconditionally, and support each other in times of joy and sorrow. Of course, this is true of many families, but becoming a Berges involves a great deal of love.
I became a Berges a little more than 32 years ago. I really didn't know what that would involve as no one really told me about the Berges family, their idiosyncrasies, history, craziness, and devotion. It would take many years to learn about all of this and to be honest I don't think I know as much about their history as I would like.
So, I have spent the past 33 years (we dated for a year before we married) learning about and trying to understand why my husband Jeff is the way that he is. He does have some of each of his parents in him, he is also a very unique man. He has a quirky sense of humor, knows a great deal of trivia (he really does know a lot but doesn't give himself much credit), and will help anyone at anytime. Once we had our boys, he became the most devoted dad I have ever seen. From the time they were able to move at all, he would take them outside, go for walks, throw the baseball or football, ride bikes, and do anything for them. He is fiercely protective and he is one of the most sensitive men ever. He cries at commercials and movies yet gets angry at some of the silliest things.
Each of our boys has so many of his qualities (and even some qualities of their now deceased grandfather (Berk). Where Ben is incredibly outspoken, Alex is much more reserved. Regardless of their individual qualities, they both have many of the wonderful qualities of their dad; devotion, quirky sense of humor, and immense love for those who are important in their lives.
These two boys are the last men in this small group of Berges men. Those of us women who have been blessed to become their wife, their life mate, their forever friend, join a group of women who have come before us who also went through the process of becoming a Berges. I don't know if they had anyone to help them through the process or not. Becoming a Berges means you are joining a small group of women who have willingly changed their last name to Berges for this man that you love more than words can say.
So, to both of our daughter-in-love, not only have our men been blessed because we are part of their lives, but we are also blessed because they are part of our lives. Danielle and I have already become a Berges: Madeleine, you will join us on Saturday. Welcome to our small group and I'm glad you said "Yes" and decided to become a Berges.
