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: West Jordan Sunset Ridge Stake Center, UT
Purpose: The viewing of Br. William David Miller

A couple weeks ago (Jan 14, 2010) President Monson attended the viewing of one of the missionaries who served under him when he was mission president in the Canadian Mission from 1959-1962.  The brother was William David Miller from West Jordan, Utah.

A member from the stake, Julie Weiss, tells of a special experience that happened that evening: Continue reading

Sister Ann M. Dibb, left, Sister Frances Monson, center, and President Thomas S. Monson pose following the Draper Utah Temple dedication sessions. (Gerry Avant)

President Monson’s wife, Sister Frances Monson, fell down last month on November 4th and broke her shoulder and hip.  This is the reason that President Monson could not attend the Regional Conference in Hawaii.  He stayed home to care for Frances.

The Deseret News reports that she is undergoing rehabilitation, according to Scott Trotter, spokesman for the Church, and is making progress towards recovery.  Trotter said that “President Monson wishes to express his gratitude for the prayers and well-wishes of those concerned for Sister Monson’s welfare.”

You can read more about this at the link below:

Deseret News – “Sister Frances Monson, wife of LDS Church president, recovering from fall”

A First Presidency meeting room in the Church Administration Building

Last Wednesday evening, a youth group from a ward had the opportunity to go downtown to the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City and receive a tour of some of the rooms where the First Presidency holds their meetings with the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presidency of the Seventy.  The invitation came from their bishop, Bishop Mortensen, who is an assistant secretary to the First Presidency.

The group was able to see several boardroom-style meeting rooms, ask questions, and take pictures.  They saw the door to President Monson’s office, but weren’t able to go inside.  The picture shown here is apparently the room where they meet most often for committee meetings, etc.

The blogger includes a fun anecdote of an exchange once between their bishop and President Monson:

…if you look in the photo, in the left corner is the door that leads to the Prophet’s office. Our Bishop has the responsibility to open it for the Prophet. The wood in the room was imported from Russia, and the door is at least 3 inches thick, so it is heavy and President Monson always jokes with our Bishop because it’s hard. One day they were joking and the Bishop mentioned he was doing push-ups to get ready to open it and Pres. Monson said: “Oh really? Well lets see!” So Bishop Mortensen dropped down and gave the Prophet 10 push-ups and got up and Pres. Monson said: “I meant show me by opening the door!”

You can read more about the tour, and see a couple more pictures, at the link below:

TBUTT13 – “From the office of the First Presidency…”