You just dont hear him say that. [40], Nelson also served for eight years as the church's Sunday School General President. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. Because, you know, our sisters were there, sometimes their dates would hang out after, and my mother was usually there to hear the details, or just to be with us. [18][19][20], Nelson served a two-year term of duty in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, and was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Really, I can honestly say to this day, my best friends are my sisters, and my brother, and. Dont know what I did in the pre-life, but Im grateful every day to be the daughter of Russell and Dantzel Nelson. . Despite his own sorrow, President Nelson encouraged his children to be with their children, to love them and teach them about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation. Laurie Marsh: I felt like from both of my parents the importance of our education that that was stressed. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well, and I think for so many Latter-day Saints, that sort of hit us when we were reading your fathers gratitude message that he gave a few years ago when hes asking all of us, in the midst of this pandemic, to give thanks. Ultimately, I ended up making a change halfway through college and went into the business world but hes, like Laurie said, hes still proud of who we are and who weve become and, for our own accomplishments. [15] Nelson began his first year of medical school while still an undergraduate, and completed the four-year MD program in only three years. [7] In 1984, Nelson and the American jurist Dallin H. Oaks were selected to fill two vacancies in the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Even, a long time ago, I was 14, right after my freshman year of high school, I was the only one at home. Gloria Irion: Yes, I think thats very well said. President Nelson supported his wife in becoming a member of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for a few years. Dr. Russell M. Nelson holds a model of the human heart. But something that we just did together and had fun doing together. What was it like for the Nelson children to grow up in a home with a world-famous heart surgeon? Ive been so grateful for the teachings that our parents have given us about the importance of being centered in Jesus Christ. And weve had the blessing. Or I happened to be serving a mission during most of his time so far, and Preach My Gospel was another one that helped build my faith. Gloria Irion: I think its kind of fun for people to get to see him in the light other than just twice a year at the podium, you know. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. I think he counsels well with others. Scripture Toss. Ray Goldrup. And when he was teaching me how to water ski, or having very, very spiritual experiences on the mountain, when we were skiing. I think hes good at making decisions and moving forward. Nelson family No one has experience doing both operations on a 77-year-old patient, he had told President Kimball. Family bonds were also strengthened through holiday traditions and large gatherings. And this little boy, he couldnt have been 12. And were talking, boxes and boxes, because mother love to decorate the house for Christmas. Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. Russell M. Nelson. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. First his kind of fast-paced travel around the world 35 nations in about 19 months. You have nine daughters, and your mothers gone in the morning to perform with the choir. The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. They were not untouched by tragedy. He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. As church president, Nelson is recognized by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, exits the Cottonwood Heights Utah Brighton Stake Center as the casket is placed into the hearse after President Nelson spoke at funeral services for his daughter Wendy Nelson Maxfield, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. In my personal life, I got called to be a bishop a few years back and he ordained me to the office of bishop in Melchizedek priesthood, but he let the stake president of that stake, set me apart as a bishop in that stake, letting him exercise his keys. He was set apart as a counselor in the bishopric by Joseph Fielding Smith, whose son-in-law was the bishop. And we go to pull this massive wire out of the box and the whole bundle of wires comes out in the shape of a box. And you know, wed get our hair wet and hed squirt shampoo on each of our heads and wed shampoo the person in front of us and he called it The shampoo train. And then hed say, About-face! and we turn around and shampoo the person who used to be in back of us is now in front of us. 2:04 Gloria Irion: Thank you, Sarah. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. But as far as the details, my guess is, because Im the seventh, probably one of my older sisters was really making sure that I was presentable. Age, Height, and Weight Being born on 9 September 1924, Russell M Nelson is 98 years old as of today's date 13th January 2023. [48], From 2007 to 2015, Nelson was as a member of the Church Boards of Trustees/Education, the governing body of the Church Educational System, and the chairman of its executive committee. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. Laurie Marsh: There was always somebody to talk to, somebody to play with, play dolls with, or talk about problems or whatever. Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me. Friend January 2019 "Show and Tell" Senior Primary children in Greater Manchester, England, wrote their own verse about President Russell M. Nelson for the song "Follow the Prophet.". At one point, the team came close enough to the front that they received fire from enemy artillery positions, which missed them. And these are the kind of the old school Christmas lights, the glass bulbs, the thick gauge cables. But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. [53] The following month, Nelson dedicated the renovated Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site in Pennsylvania, where LDS Church members believe the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods were restored. Often on Mothers Day, President Nelson bought his wife a corsage. My guess is he made sure we looked presentable. Russell Nelson Jr. knew he could ask his father anything and he would always provide the answer. "Who are we? [27] He also provided the first surgical intervention for tricuspid regurgitation, a disorder that allows blood to flow backward into the right upper heart chamber. And so all those little experiences add up to neat memories of him as a father and a teacher, but also of how Gods hand is in everything. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. Gloria Irion: Its been wonderful to have. Since then, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry, traveling to more than 35 nations, extending countless invitations, leading the Church through a global pandemic and overseeing the continued Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That was always No. In a May 2020 interview with the Church News, President Nelson said, "Even through clouds of sorrow, there can be silver linings found.". And so the two of them working together was just a really nice example of how a husband and wife and a mother and father worked together. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: He, a lot of times, even as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve has a lot of travel and a lot of comings and goings, and a question he would get asked a lot is, How do you deal with jet lag? And he would just say, I dont have time to deal with it. Watch this video that celebrates his love of children By Lindsey Williams December 22, 2020 04:57 PM MST In September, Church News shared what President Russell M. Nelson taught his 57 grandchildren and 140 great-grandchildren as part of his birthday celebration. So really, by and large, we all came all the time. At least I can say this, from my perspective, I know that my dad loves me. the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, receives hugs from family members after he and his councilors President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor, and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor held a press conference at the church office building in Salt Lake City Utah on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Its just part of who I am and, and the way I was raised. He treated her like royalty, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Here he is in his 90s and always up on the latest technology with the great help that he gets. I also feel like if somebodys got a job to do, let them do it and I think hes a good cheerleader. So always active, always doing something, always engaged. It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. And I acknowledge that we love Wendy. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sarah Jane Weaver: Now I heard your father once describe your home growing up. 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. Gloria Irion: You know, I just had a thought about what an important thing music was in our home. Laurie Marsh: I think for me, too, I just have, as weve gone through those times that are more difficult, Ive just held on the example of my parents. [Laughing]. The children noticed when their father complimented their mother. What was discipline like in your home growing up? He loves to be up on the latest technology. I feel like we were loved, because we were theirs. [79], On March 9, 2019, Nelson met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. He was one of four children born to Floss Edna Nelson (ne Anderson; 1893-1983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (1897-1990). He would have worked very, very, long hours in his career as a surgeon. Prophet Asks "Let me ask one question," said President Russell M. Nelson to youth assembled in the visitors' center in Palmyra. Ringger. And I think thats something that I treasure. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. Im your host, Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver. Please remember to subscribe to this podcast and if you enjoyed the messages we shared today, please make sure you share the podcast with others. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Right after our mom passed away, that was the first time in my life that Id ever seen him visibly sad, or not the cheerful countenance that he usually had for that year plus, after our moms passing. They each had their specific roles but one couldnt operate properly without the other. In this assignment, he worked closely with Dennis B. Neuenschwander and Hans B. It was part of how they met, too, that musical up at the U. But yeah, music was something we love to do together. And it takes time, you know, we cant have everything, right that very minute. [74], In June 2018, Nelson traveled to Alberta, Canada, where his second wife was born and raised, and gave three devotional addresses in three consecutive evenings. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. And he would go over and start to play Schindlers List, and Id be in there in the kitchen, just crying my eyes out, because its such a passionate song. In 1966, Nelson became head of the thoracic residency program that combined resources from the University of Utah Medical School, LDS Hospital, Primary Children's Hospital and the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City. Those grandchildren are now having their own children, President Nelson wrote in an Instagram post on July 7. He really didnt raise his voice. We still have our family newsletter that everybody contributes once a month a little article. Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship within LDS temples. Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Their family includes 10 children, 56 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. I don't know how long Wendy has been sick, but because . That just like, you know, because hes very medical, having gone through all of his years of training and surgery and, in his career and profession, just like a heart and brain work together to keep your body going, thats how I felt like our mom and dad ran our home. Daddy was able to participate in the school musical up at the University of Utah his freshman year. So we all have that exact same opportunity. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. He made everything look easy. I received the assignment in 2018 to write about your fathers global ministry. However, after consulting with David O. McKay, Nelson turned down the offer. He lived that saying.. [52], Nelson made his first international trip as quorum president to Central America from August 2031, 2015. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. [42], In 1991, Nelson served as the negotiator for the LDS Church with the Internal Revenue Service over whether contributions to support missionaries serving would be tax deductible. In addition to the large crowd in attendance, the devotional was broadcast across the state. We, one time, I had gotten all the Christmas decorations out of the attic. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. Gloria Irion: I could probably do my own hair by them. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I think one of the things that both of them, and especially our dad was really good at, is teaching us why we do things, less about the how and more about the why. And so, obedience or adherence to rules, laws, whatever came with that understanding of why we were doing it. And so he always just took even simple moments like that, to teach and to show how things worked. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. And then number three, we normally would wait for Daddy, to have dinner together as a family. The children agreed that both parents made education a high priority and fostered a love of lifelong learning. [23][24] That operation was performed at the Salt Lake General Hospital (SLGH, now University of Utah Hospital) on an adult with an atrial septal defect. degrees from the University of Utah and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. They get to see him the way we know him. The guidance also had a clear emphasis on using counseling to assist in healing from abuse. I remember years back, I had the opportunity to be with some of the other members of the Quorum of the Twelve. 1972). Before holding his babies, the world-renowned heart surgeon had something of a routine when he came home each day, Marsh remembers. He became a doctor, Doctor of the heart. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hugs children after a devotional in Asuncin, Paraguay, on Monday, October 22, 2018. I remember him saying it once, but living it always, the best thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother, Irion said. Just have faith in the Lord, do your best and everythings going to be okay. Find us on your favorite podcasting channel or with other news and updates about the Church on TheChurchNews.com. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. [You] will . During his tenure the Sunday School developed a unified 8-year-cycle of covering the LDS Church's scriptures in its curriculum. So for me, its not been anything different. And it was a nice reinforcement of, you know, Dont worry about him. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. I know for myself that I didnt want to break the rules because I didnt want to disappoint them.. The hymn practice time in Sunday School was also renamed to worship through music. Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. And so that was always at the top of the priority list, is to treat, not only my mother, but my sisters, and all women with respect. The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. How did his studies ripple into the home? But so much of it was just about being together and taking the time to strengthen those relationships. We just need to be a child of God. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. . [23], Nelson first operated out of the University of Utah's medical school. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. [8] [9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (1920-2016) and Enid (1926-2019), and a brother, Robert H. (1931-2014). And so we had a blast. [69] After being ordained and set apart as church president on January 14, 2018, Nelson was introduced to church members and the media two days later, along with Oaks as his First Counselor and Henry B. Eyring as Second Counselor. And it was one of the biggest blessings of my life. During that period, the Latter-day Saint Prophet has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry that has taken him to 35 countries, guided the Church through a pandemic, extended many invitations and continued to oversee the ongoing restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? So even though were not physically together, were still very emotionally attached. You get more joy from letting other people have that experience than you do from having that experience yourself. And I thought that was such a beautiful sentiment. I often think of the Doctrine and Covenants section 6:36, Look unto me in every thought, doubt not fear not, and that is my dad. Gloria Irion: We were so grateful for the technology thats available. Anyway, do you know more of the story? In Washington DC, he was a counselor in the bishopric of the ward Ezra Taft Benson, then an apostle, regularly attended while serving as Secretary of Agriculture to Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Everlasting Covenant Monthly Liahona Message, October 2022 The Everlasting Covenant By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints All those who have made a covenant with God have access to a special kind of love and mercy. And Ive had many experiences over the last five years that confirm that, and I am eternally grateful. Prophet, physician, husband and father: A look at the life of President Nelson, 98 statements of counsel from President Nelson in honor of his 98th birthday, Church News podcast, episode 118: Three of President Russell M. Nelsons children celebrate his 5 years as prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father, Invitations President Nelson has given since he became Prophet, President Russell M. Nelsons prophetic ministry: 5 years of historic leadership, revelation and invitations, A fulness of joy: President Nelson shares message of eternal life at his daughters funeral, President Nelsons family gathered virtually to celebrate his birthday and hear his hopes for them, The 2 things President Nelson wants his family to know this Christmas, President Nelson is now a great-great grandfather. And so I think we had a lot of stuff going on on Saturdays to prepare for Sunday. Shes a good one, such a blessing to our family. And so, like Laurie said, hes always been very consistent throughout his whole life. And you know, he was there with her. Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? Petersen. And so is his wife and my mother had an amazing role in that, as well. I hope you have learned something today about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by peering with me through the Church News window. I mean, I can remember having so many fun experiences. All rights reserved. [41] Early in his service as an apostle, Nelson was an adviser to the church's Young Women organization and was supportive of the developing of the Young Women values and Personal Progress program. Afterwards, in September, he traveled to church meetings in several European countries. They had ten children together, nine daughters, Rosalie, Sylvia, Marsha, Wendy, Brenda, Emily, Laurie, Marjorie, and Gloria, and one son, Russell. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. So, I thought that was a good example to always be a learner, a lifelong learner. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. He took the lens out of the fishs eye out and said, Look, this is the lens and held it up over a newspaper that was right nearby and showed how it kind of magnified the print on the newspaper. I dont know if it happened a ton or if its just that such a fond memory that I remember that, but he was pretty hands on. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords. Fishing. [55] "It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson," Nelson said. Laurie Marsh: I think I have probably learned from President Nelson the importance of my relationship with my Savior and how that can help with everything that we do thats full of joy, or not full of joy, in our life. Laurie Marsh: Besides having all of his sisters think that were talking to our dad when its really our brother! But as Ive watched Daddy go through those times. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I thought, What a commitment for a large family to make, for her to have that opportunity to go and be gone one night a week and then on Sunday mornings. And so Im totally interested in how that worked at your house. But I know he spent a lot of time with her and with their family and tried to be supportive. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. But I love the idea that whats important is, we all go through trials, right? We were invited, with all, all their love to come and participate in that. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. leading the Church through a global pandemic, President Russell M. 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