It's a boy!

On October 15 our son Jona was born. His full name is Johannes Christiaan, like his father Jos, his grandfather Hans, his greatgrandfather, etc.

Jona means 'God is conciliatory'. For those of you who know the book Jonah from the Bible, the story of Jonah is all about God who wants to reconcile humans with Himself. Like Jonah said in chapter 4 verse 2: for I knew that you are a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and you repent of the evil. 

And He proved Himself to be faithful. Our Jona's birth was a wonderful experience. Jona was born in water, at home, surrounded by his family.

Jona - God is conciliatory