Before and After - Comparing Lorin's Patriarchal Blessing with Reflections when He Died

Lorin received his patriarchal blessing when he was 12-years old with his sister Melba acting as scribe. His patriarchal blessing states:

1. Listen unto the advice of your dear mother and receive her council and the Lord will never forsake you.
2. To bear the gospel message in other lands and among other peoples.
3. At thy command shall the devil flee.
4. The sick and afflicted become healed thru the power of the priesthood which thou shalt bear.
5. Many shall rejoice in the words of thy mouth.
6. Thou shall become as a stay and staff unto thine household.
7. I bless thee with health and long life.

Lorin would live another 87 years and see the fulfillment of what was promised in his patriarchal blessing as evidenced by:

1. His adherence to the Law of Twins and Never Learning Cursive as he promised his mother. 
2. Pictures above from his 2 1/2-year mission where he spoke Hawaiian.
3. My witnessing priesthood blessings where Lorin rebuked the destroyer.
4. Many individuals who received priesthood blessings from Lorin were healed.
5. His giving more than 50 funeral sermons providing comfort and reassurance as well giving many patriarchal blessings.
6. His being referred to as "a pillar of the faith" at his funeral which is an apt description of someone who is "a stay and a staff unto thine household".
7. His living within 3 weeks of being 100-years old. renewed his driver's license when 97-years old that was good until he turned 103!

It is remarkable to see the actual fulfillment of what Lorin's patriarchal blessing envisioned when he was only 12-years of age!