Having the authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood and as a Patriarch in the _____ Stake of Zion, it is my privilege to place my heads upon your head and give you a Patriarchal Blessing.

*****, your heart is filled with the love you feel from your Father in Heaven and your Savior and it is because of your love for them that you have sought this blessing. *****, remember this love. Remember always that they know who you are and they are concerned about you and desire only that which is right for you. Take advantage often of the opportunity to pray and express your love to your Father in Heaven and take time to fell their love in return. You will find through prayer and sometimes fasting that your desire for righteousness can be sustained and you will find strength in prayer.

As you go forward in life there will be many opportunities for you to grow not only spiritually, but to grow emotionally and to grow in knowledge. As you seek your education, remember to do it with the spirit of the Holy Ghost as your guide that you may be instructed by him and discern that which is good from that which would tend to lead you away from the truths of the gospel.

*****, you were valiant in the pre-existence and were reserved to come to the earth during this, the last dispensation in order that you may fulfill a very special mission, that of being an instructor to those who will need your help. In all of your teaching, remember to include the knowledge you have gained from the scriptures and be able to apply this knowledge in all that you say. In this way others will be edified, lifted and built up in accordance with the truths that you hold dear.

*****, you've been blessed to come to the earth through the lineage of Ephraim and as such you have received the talents and abilities that contribute to your happiness and your feelings of self worth. You can always feel precious in the sight of our Father in Heaven by being obedient to His commandments and by following the promptings of the spirit for the spirit will lead you in paths of truth and righteousness. Your life can be rich and full. You can have all that is good for you. Every righteous desire can be yours.

*****, you will have the opportunity of going to the temple and there being married and sealed to one of our Father's faithful priesthood holders. I bless you that you may be a good wife and mother. Together you will be able to rear a family that is close to the gospel and you will be able to emulate the positive teaching you received as a child in the home of your parents.

*****, there will be others who will look to you for example and you must conduct your life in such a way that the light that comes forth from you may reach into the hearts and minds of those around you. Many will be influenced by it.

Be grateful, *****, for the testimony you have. Take advantage of the opportunity to bear your testimony for it is the responsibility of those of us who are from Ephraim to do so that the spirit of the gospel may be felt throughout the whole world.

As you go through life, you will find there will be times of sorrow and difficulty, but through each of these times your faith will sustain you and you will be victorious over the difficulties you face.

Remember there will be temptations. You must be obedient to the covenant you made in order to resist temptation. Be guided by the spirit in all that you do and your life will be happy.

Recognize, *****, there are many things that will be required of you. You have been given much and therefore will be able to give as required.

Go forward in faith, with hope in your heart and charity for others and your life will continue to be happy and full.

I bless you, *****, to come forward in the morning of the first resurrection. I remind you that this blessing and all other blessings are contingent upon your faithfulness and obedience. I pronounce this blessing upon you in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.