On August 13 it was a big day for the Henzen family as Jelle was baptized and Femke received the first communion. It was a beautiful day. Via my sister we got permission to do this with a young Father. Father Lemmens, he made a very nice service and Femke looked beautiful, she was very proud. Femke could go and take the communion before everybody else and there was a "lang zal ze leven" song by the whole church (average age is 70, so imagine) after the normal service a special service was held for Jelle, where the whole family and many friends were there.
Robert Birnstingl became officially the Godfather and Cindy Looy the Godmother. Although Cindy was not there she had a good replacement by Ivo.
Cindy is our Long long term friend from highschool still, now living in USA and Robert became a close friend during our time in Austria. Both are perfect fit for the job.
Femke Song a solo song in the church 'one little candle burning bright' and Lotte read a poem special for Jelle. The whole church was in tears (at least I was and could not see anything else).
After the ceremony we had a nice lunch and party in the local (Casteren) restaurant, it was great, people from Eindhoven, Hong Kong, Austria and other parts were there. The kids were spoiled and overloaded with presents (how would the go back in our suitcases, was different problem) it was a great and special day because it was with all the people we love and are close to us.
