Guten Tag!
Here we are again at the beginning of another month. I will try to be as concise with my writing as I can because I know that some of you are bored out there with all these Harris letters.
The first thing that we want to report is the baptism of Michelle Muse on Sept. 12. It was very special considering that now a grandmother, her daughter, son & 2 grand daughters are now enjoying the gospel together. Michelle beamed all the time including at her confirmation the next day in Fast Mtg.
On Sept. 15 Elder Harris & I gave short thoughts on Patience & Diligence in our District Mtg. It’s most revealing while preparing to speak on certain subjects.
Between Sept. 17 & 23 (actually 18 & 22) we enjoyed the company of Bryan & Alayna. We packed a lot of country seeing & laughing into those 5 days. We were grateful to an understanding Mission President who let us spend this time together. We revisited several places (Würzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Ansbach) but also ventured into the unknown regions of Dachau, Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Castle & Innsbruck. Our pictures will reflect only the new areas. You’re grateful for that, I know.
On Sun., Sept. 20 Elder Harris had to give a High Council message to the Nürnberg Ward & it was good to have family support.
On Sat., Sept. 26 we had the Institute Opening Kick-off. I was priviledged to be able to accompany Christina Männchen who sang “O That I Were An Angel.” I have been trying to get her to learn it for some time. This was that perfect time because the course of study this year is going to be the BofM. She has an amazing voice for a 19 year old & I mean amazing!
President Condie told us during our interviews on Thurs., Oct. 1 that our release date will be Jan. 7, 2010. Can you believe it? We have been here for 15 months. It has been such a rewarding time for us. We have learned to love the people here so very much. It will be hard to leave them. But at the same time, we are looking forward to becoming acquainted with one new grandson & reacquainted with 9 other grandchildren & also hugging lots of other family & friends. So, be prepared Bryce & Michael. Don’t try hiding because Gpa & I have gotten real good at locating people who don’t want to be located.
Love to all, Elder & Sister Harris, Gary & Renee, Dad & Mom, Gpa & Gma
Dachau 
Dachau Crematorium
Innsbruck Cathedral
Linderhof Palace
Muse Family
Neuschwanstein Castle
Nunberg Street left untouched by World War II
Nymphenburg Palace
The Alps new Innsbruck
The Golden Porch in Innsbruck
View from Neuschwanstein Castle
View of Hohenschwangua Castle from Neuschwanstein
