A letter which was sent to me by email.
Hello!
I've decided to reach out just because I experienced
something incredible Saturday evening while sitting on regional train adjacent
from two missionaries (in Berlin). I'm from California, grew up in a Mormon
community and just thought it'd be worth sharing this story, as it left a smile
on my face.
The two missionaries were sitting adjacent from me next when
an old couple sat down next to them. The two missionaries started talking about
Potsdam, what it's like there and eventually the conversation turned into how
the old couple met. At that moment a group of gangster-looking guys tuned in
and said that they'd like to hear also how the old couple met also. Soon enough
the whole section of the train is listening to this old couple's love story- a
question that was sparked by one of the missionaries. The missionaries got off the train at HBH, but the conversation didn't end. The two groups spent the whole trip to Potsdam talking about courtship today and back in the 50's. Both groups had each other shaking with laughter.
In my time in Berlin, I've never seen anyone randomly talk to anyone else on the train and I've never seen such an interesting group enjoy each other's company so much . Normally, a story that starts with two missionaries, gangsters and two old people ends with a punchline, but this one just left me stunned, smiling and optimistic about humanity. (Plus, I think I'll be more open to talk to Germans on the train!!)
Everyone got of the train saying goodbyes (including myself) and smiling ear to ear. Keep on talking to people! You're leaving a positive impact on people, even when it's not immediately apparent.
If you could please pass this story along to your
missionaries, I'd be incredible grateful!
Cheers from Potsdam,
