Tendai hoists a strand of kelp during a family trip to the beach. Tendai recently turned eight years old and was excited to be baptized and confirmed a member of the Church.

Jiri Family

Taona listens intently to his daughter, Tariro. Taona is grateful for his marriage and for the blessings of fatherhood.

The Jiri family of Cape Town, South Africa, loves to spend time together. Parents Taona (right) and Amanda (center right) play games and share the gospel with their children, Tariro (center left) and Tendai (left).

After Taona and Amanda had dated for 10 days, Taona told Amanda that he was done dating. “I thought he was dumping me!” Amanda said. Instead, he asked her to marry him. “I thought he was joking, but he had a ring!” Taona and Amanda were sealed in the temple 10 months later.

The beach is a great relief from the heat. Just ask six-year-old Tariro, who loves playing in the water.

With lots of room on a paved terrace near the beach, Tendai perfects his football skills as he bounces a ball off his head. Table Mountain, a prominent landmark in Cape Town, is in the distance.

Unknown Error

Page Not Found

Service Not Available

<p>
	Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the Gospel Media portion of this site to another website or on a computer network for their own personal, noncommercial use. This right can be revoked at any time and for any reason. Organizations and legal entities desiring to use material from Gospel Media may request permission from our <a href="https://permissions.churchofjesuschrist.org">Permissions page</a>. For more information about using and sharing Church media, check out our <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/tools/help/frequently-asked-questions-about-gospel-media">FAQ page</a>.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>

Amanda Jiri