In 1969, during our True Parents' second world tour, they came to Germany to give the Blessing to members outside of our homeland of Korea for the first time. This was the 43-Couple Blessing. This special moment has been so deeply engraved in my heart and mind that until now I could overcome any challenge and difficulty while following our True Parents for the last 46 years.
One night, True Parents called me into their room and asked me to tell my entire life story to them. This took several hours. Sometimes True Father would stop me and say, "Reiner, has this situation you are describing not been a little different?" True Father could not believe what a pure lifestyle I had led.
Three days later, True Parents decided to hold a Marriage Blessing ceremony. I believe that my wife Barbara and I hold a world record - from the time that we found out there will be a Blessing to the time we were engaged was just 15 minutes! The engagement ceremony took place in True Parents' room one couple at a time. We both had the great honor to be blessed as part of the 43-couple Blessing.
From Tribute, p. 352-53