My Frankfurt Experience

Dear 1^st and 2^nd gens,

I want to share with you what I experienced in preparing to meet with Dae Mo Nim in Frankfurt.

With 21 days to go I was thinking that to be an adequate time period. Making a bowing condition of 50 bows per day seemed OK for me as recommended by Dae Mo Nim. However, my almost casual attitude was indicative of my spiritual situation. I could not grasp the seriousness of what confronted me. I was blocked from being cognizant of what implications it had for those of my ancestors who had been waiting for many years to receive the Blessing, let alone those crying out for liberation.

When the time reduced to 7 days I once again read Philip Hill’s report from seeing my photo and studied Dae Mo Nim’s explanation of the spirit world. It was then that I felt desperate to make sincere conditions. In my prayers I imagined the terrible plight of my mother’s ancestors from the 17^th century being held captive to sexual abuse, inheriting cancer and mental illness. It came to mind that in the restoration providence God used this turmoil as conditions of indemnity to support me for what I was supposed to accomplish in my life of faith. How could I remain so blind and stymied when walking this path from those early years? Yes, pervasive evil spirits. I cried profusely with a running nose many times. Earlier attempts at liberation had largely failed to make a significant change.

Then, on the 10^th at my Hoon Dok Hae, I had the inspiration to do the full quota of bows, 21 x 50, on that day. I barely managed to get up after 900! To my relief and joy it was accepted.

Happily, I could Bless 1-7 generations on my mother’s side in Frankfurt. (That was where Elisabeth’s family settled after escaping from East Germany).

Meeting with Dae Mo Nim was indeed a profound experience and one to prepare for with utmost sincerity. Thank you with all my heart.

Glory be to God and devotion to True Parents.

All the best, Uncle Alec.

alecherzer@aol.com