When ORAU gave employees an opportunity to share “heritage stories,” during an internal enrichment event, ORAU employee Kristy Kistner told an incredible story that stretches more than 40 years.
The heritage stories event encouraged colleagues to connect and learn about each other in a fun and voluntary way. Kistner recounted a cherished memory from her childhood, when her family hosted a visiting family from Malaysia. She explained that the two families had kept in contact for a while, and they even visited their friends in Malaysia. After that, however, they lost touch.
Her video presentation ended, but telling her story reignited curiosity and determination to reconnect with her long-lost friends. She once again tried to find contact information, and to her delight, her persistence paid off. Kistner successfully tracked them down, and it’s a heartwarming reminder of how dedication can lead to rewarding outcomes.
ORAU’s Kristy Kistner was inspired to track down long-lost friends from across the globe.
She created a second video to update her co-workers about her discovery, and because stories like these resonate deeply and remind us of the importance of connection and perseverance, we are excited to share both parts of Kistner’s story on our blog.