*****, by the authority of the Holy Priesthood and according to my calling and your desire, I place my hands upon your head to give you your Patriarchal Blessing. You will treasure this blessing as a special time in your life to receive a guideline and a path to follow (from your Father in heaven) throughout your life and into eternity. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are mindful of you. They love you and want you to have a good life. There are many blessings in store for you.

You raised your hand in acceptance of the great plan that was presented by God in the spirit world before the foundation of this world. You were thrilled that you would have the privilege of coming to earth to gain an earthly body and to be tested along with your free agency to prove yourself worthy to return to God's kingdom after your earthly life is ended.

Your lineage is from the seed of Joseph through his son Ephraim entitled to the blessings of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

*****, the Lord needs your help very much here in the world. You came here when the gospel is in its fullness. You are blessed by being born into a Latter-Day Saint home where your parents are teaching what is right. The time is short and much to do in the Lord's work. He needs strong sons and daughters like yourself to carry His work forward throughout the world. When you are called to fill a mission for the church you will see more and more how important your calling will be. You have the feeling of inspiration, contentment and peace of mind. You will be blessed with the gift of speech and your thoughts and words will flow freely, you will always teach the gospel by the spirit. You are blessed with many gifts, you know the greatest gift of all is having the Holy Ghost and He is by your side always as long as you are true and faithful. Listen to that still small voice that cometh from above then you will be protected from harm and danger and helped in all ways. Latter-Day Saints are the only people on earth that have the continual blessing of the Holy Ghost as long as they are doing what is right. Be patient and prayerful in making decisions.

When the time comes for you to choose a mate, you will fast and pray and the Lord will lead you to a fine worthy girl that you can take to the house of the Lord and be sealed as husband and wife for time and all eternity. You will be blessed with children that will bring you much joy and happiness.

You know the oath and covenant of the priesthood found in the 84th Section of the Doctrine and Covenants beginning with verse 33. These are fine scriptures to learn and to see the wonderful promise that can come from God. It will be good for you to think about these promises often and especially whenever you are discouraged or may become angry. Be slow to anger and quick to forgive.

You are blessed by believing and knowing the truth. You are not easily swayed, however you will be tempted at times but you will have the strength and power of the priesthood.

You will be called upon to cast out evil spirits, you will know how and when to do it. That evil one would like to destroy people in the church. I bless you to always say 'no' to anything that is not right and to be true and faithful. Your blessings will be beyond measure.

You will have many experiences in your life. Some you will see as not blessings but later in life you will see they were blessings in disguise.

You will have callings in your ward and stake wherever you reside. Your leaders over you will see your wisdom and ability. You will be called to leadership. Your tithes and offerings will always be important to you. You will help the poor and needy. When blessing the sick the Lord will bless you with the healing power of the priesthood and it will be a great comfort to many.

You have a keen mind and a perfect body. You will never indulge in anything that will harm them. You will set a good example before your friends and associates. You will bear your testimony to many, especially to your non-member friends.

When you have your own family, hold night and morning prayers with them. It is the best shield that will be over you. Heavenly Father will hear your prayers as long as you are humble and sincere.

When you go on your mission you will be called to a place where there are many people waiting to hear the truth. If you are to learn a different language, you will work hard and the Lord will help you, and you will speak it with ease.

I bless you with good health and strength throughout your life, that your days on earth will be many, that your days of illness few.

I bless you to the day of your redemption to come forth the morning of the resurrection to meet your Savior and enter into His glory. I seal this blessing upon you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.