Follow The Prophet – The Words & Deeds of God's Living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson

Sister Ann Dibb, second counselor in the Young Women's general presidency, and daughter of President Monson

Blogger Kimberly Job had the opportunity this week to attend a meeting where Sister Ann Dibb spoke, second counselor in the Young Women’s general presidency, and daughter of President Monson.  Among the many things she spoke about, she gave an intimate glimpse of her father, and what it is like being the daughter of the prophet.

She noted that she is a whiner and that her father is always trying to help her see the bright side of things.  He tells her to let things go if there is nothing she can do about it, which she eventually concedes to.

She gave many fun details about President Monson.  He loves chocolate, and whistles when he’s happy.  He takes care of pigeons, loves going to musicals, fishing, springer spaniels, and attending Utah Jazz basketball games.

Sister Dibb was asked if she can call her father when she wants to.  She said that she respects his time and busy schedule, but that she can talk to him when she needs him.

President Monson loves pictures of his wife, Frances.  He also loves certain television shows including Perry Mason, Antiques Roadshow, Lawrence Welk, sports, and the news.

She said that her father is not perfect, but that she loves him, and is grateful for his example of loving others.

To read the full notes from Sister Dibb’s meeting, see the link below:

Scribbled Scraps – “A Personal Look at the Prophet”

Place: Holladay, UT
Purpose: Going to church at his home ward

Occasionally President Monson has the opportunity to attend his home ward in Holladay, Utah.  This past Sunday, Valentine’s Day, he did just that, and met with several young church members who were happy to get to speak with him for a few minutes.

As the presiding authority, President Monson sat on the stand for the sacrament meeting, and even spoke some at the end.  Sister Kirsten Nicole recalls:

I was surprised at how casual he was… It was really cute actually! He spoke about missionary work around the world. At one point he was talking about being in Mexico. He mentioned how he sang to 95,000 Mexican saints at an event there. And then he began to sing the song to us… in Spanish… over the pulpit, with hand motions and everything. It was fantastic!! Continue reading

Place: Weber State University, Ogden, UT
Purpose: Commencement speech

President Monson has been invited to speak at the Weber State University commencement exercises on April 23, 2010, in Ogden, Utah.  In addition to his religious service, President Monson has had a tremendous career as well.  Here are some notes the announcement gives about him:

• MBA degree from Brigham Young University
• Served as a member of the National Executive Board of Boy Scouts of America since 1969
• Appointed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan to serve on the President’s Task Force for Private Sector Initiatives
• Career in publishing and printing
• Executive in the Deseret News advertising division
• Held a position as a member of the Utah State Board of Regents

For more information about this, please see the link below:

The Signpost – “President Monson to speak at spring commencement”

A couple weeks ago, President Monson sat down with the Church News to talk about the Church’s years of humanitarian assistance and what it means to him and the Church. The Church adding “caring for the poor and needy” to its missions certainly was directed by our beloved prophet.  Below are a few selections of what he said:

[In seeing so much human suffering around us,] “Do we have a responsibility to do something about such suffering?”

The answer, he says, is always the same: “Yes! We are our brother’s keeper.“  Continue reading