Last summer I was doing what all cool kids do..watching a lot of Netflix. But the nerd who is me was not watching the latest tv series but instead watching documentaries..not even embarrassed. But I ran across this documentary called Forgiving Dr. Mengele. I had heard of Dr. Mengele and his experimentation with twins but had never heard of this film.
I HIGHLY recommend watching this film (I believe it's still on Netflix). Not only does it give a first-hand account of this horrific event but Eva Kor's story of forgiveness is one everyone needs to hear. It's absolutely incredible and inspiring.
It touched me so much that I decided to look her up and find out more about her. Google then led to me to her Museum in Illinois that she currently runs (www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org) which then led me to the trips that they offer to Auschwitz every year. This year just happens to be the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz of which not only Eva is attending the ceremony but about 100 other survivors will be present for as well.
I immediately started my application and getting the funds for it because this, to me, was no coincidence and just an opportunity of a lifetime.
I'm happy to say that in 16 days I will be on a flight to Poland to attend the ceremony, tour Auschwitz with Eva as my guide, and explore Poland with new friends. The adventurer in me is in heaven right now and I can't even explain how excited I am and how blessed I feel!!
Entrance of Auschwitz..how prisoners would enter on trains.
Eva Kor pointing to herself as at age 10 she and her twin sister were apart of "Dr. Mengele's twins".
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