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And that if we can be obedient, and make and keep our covenants, well be able to live eternally as a family with Heavenly Father again. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: But and then, you know, another, since were talking about fishing, a related memory to that is he would, you know after we would clean the fish out. 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. We were invited, with all, all their love to come and participate in that. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. They went because they were invited, Marsh said. He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. He couldnt resist. All rights reserved. I think if theres any dirtying up of the name to happen, its going to be on my shoulders. 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. [83][84], The first few months of Nelson's leadership of the LDS Church saw many significant changes to church policy, although many had at least been heavily discussed before he became church president, and some were continuations of policies instituted by his predecessors. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. Join us every week for a new episode. And you know, he was there with her. How did President Nelsons academic and professional accomplishments influence his childrens education and career paths? In Minnesota, he served as what was then known as Sunday School Superintendent in his local congregation. Nothings ever too hard. There was no question he was the head of the home. He always is going and doing things, Russell Nelson Jr. said. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ", "Discovering a Surgical First: Russell M. Nelson and Tricuspid Valve Annuloplasty", "At U. Commencement, President Nelson and Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell give advice about adversity", "U of U Health - Celebrating 60 Years of Cardiac Surgery in Utah With Russell M. Nelson, M.D. He was there. [50], Following the death of Boyd K. Packer[51] on July 3, 2015, Nelson became the most senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve and the quorum's president. He really didnt raise his voice. In 1985, Nelson was the first person ever to be made an honorary professor of Shandong Medical College. [89] A few days before this, Nelson and his counselors met with the national leaders of the NAACP. Nelson began his presidency two days after his ordination with a short broadcast to church members in January 2018 before then holding a press conference. And it was fast-paced and it was hard to keep up with him, but it was also filled with so much love and beautiful moments. He made everything look easy. 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. And he said, Oh, no, Im just good at taking instruction. [23], Nelson first operated out of the University of Utah's medical school. Here he is giving countless messages, reaching out via technology, thinking about members in very, very specific ways. [45][46], Nelson's assignments as an apostle have included supervisory responsibility for the LDS Church in Africa. We have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets to have that guidance in our lives., Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. But we got the outdoor lights out and we were getting ready to put them up on the outside of the house. It was probably 10 years ago that he taught Katie how to AirDrop photos. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. Contents. And I know that hes there for me, I know, even as busy as he is, right now, I know that hes either a phone call, or a text or an email away from me whenever I need him. And this little boy, he couldnt have been 12. It was one way he modeled how their mother and women in general should be treated. And thats less great than his wonderful hugs, but we get to see FaceTime, Daddy gets to see FaceTime for people that are across the country, our missionaries in the world, you know, some of the family members that are missionaries every once in a while, theyll get to tune in on these calls. President Russell M. Nelson with daughter Sylvia Webster and three great-grandchildren. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. What was that like to be raised in a home, did he help with homework? President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife Sister Wendy Nelson, are interviewed in Salt Lake City on Friday May 29, 2020. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. I mean, we were all so grateful, including him, that it wasnt a day or so before someone found her. Is there something that you have learned from observing his Church leadership? [119] Watson, originally from Raymond, Alberta, was a professor of marriage and family therapy at BYU prior to her retirement in 2006. "[102], On April 5, 2020, Nelson issued a new proclamation, "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World". [10][11] His parents were not active in the Latter-day Saint faith while he was a youth, but they did send him to Sunday School,[12] and he was baptized a member of the LDS Church at age 16. And, you know, he knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as AirDropping photos, and he taught our daughter and we didnt even know there was such a thing. That was always a primary point of emphasis and point of teaching throughout my whole life, even still. 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. Im your host, Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver. "[112], While a student at the University of Utah, Nelson met and began dating fellow Utah student Dantzel White (19262005). We just need to be a child of God and we all are. 2:04 Gloria Irion: Thank you, Sarah. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [22] His patient was a Latter-day Saint stake patriarch. With the death of Monson on January 2, 2018, Nelson became the anticipated successor to the church's presidency. And so we just try to follow their example, because theyre following the Lords example. I only remember four, maybe four or five, of my sisters at home at once rather than all nine or 10 of us being together. Neither Nelson nor the Church is. So the fact that it was her heart, everything that could have been done to help her was done. We still have our family newsletter that everybody contributes once a month a little article. And you know, he just made it fun. What was it like when he came home? Russell Nelson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 9, 1924. The hymn practice time in Sunday School was also renamed to worship through music. In today's world, marriage and the choice to raise children require increasing faith - but the blessings, mortal and eternal, of families are well worth it. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. And that always meant a lot. So really, by and large, we all came all the time. Three of President Russell M. Nelson's children celebrate his 5 years as Prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father Three of President Nelson's 10 children Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. discuss the lessons learned as children from their father in episode 118 of the Church News podcast. His health and strength is due in large part to her efforts and all the things she does to support him, Russell Nelson Jr. said. [90] That same weekend Nelson gave a devotional to LDS youth in which he urged them to more fully commit to the church. I think hes, I dont know, mind over matter what. But I also remember, I guess I have the perspective for being one of the older ones, but like on a Saturday morning, if we got our chores done, Daddy could take us to swim or to ice skate or the Salt Lake Country Club to swim or Salt Lake swimming and tennis club or, you know, he would take us on an outing if we got our stuff done and at least took a few mess-makers out of the house for a few hours so mom could try to catch up. [24] He was at the forefront of surgeons focusing attention on coronary artery disease,[26] and contributed to the advance of valvular surgery as well. The operation would "entail extremely high risk." Wearily, President Kimball, then the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said he was ready to die. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. So today, we will go in reverse order from age and start with Russ and go to Laurie and end with Gloria and have each of you answer the question: What do you know now that youve learned from President Russell M. Nelson? If he didnt have other responsibilities or obligations, he was fully present. [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. Screenshot from YouTube He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. Laurie Marsh: But Daddy still will hand-write a birthday card and mail it to every single member of the family and Christmas and wedding anniversaries. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: One quality I always think of about our dad is active. He always is going and doing things, whether were freshly landed on a, from an airplane, and rather than sitting in the hotel room, or sit, he likes to go out and walk, or do the dishes after a meal, or what have you. [93] At the church's general conference in October 2018, he reiterated his position, declaring, "It is a correction" and "It is the command of the Lord." President Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. Absolutely not. There was no question he was the head of the home. But I love the idea that whats important is, we all go through trials, right? The children were grateful to see their fathers cheerful countenance return after he married Wendy Watson. And so its been really neat to see that come through. He still, to this day, who knows the number of our members in our family, I dont know, off the top of my head. Come, Follow Me. Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? Nelson served in a variety of lay LDS Church leadership positions during his surgical career, beginning locally in Salt Lake City and then as the LDS Church's Sunday School General President from 1971 to 1979. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelson's 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. He treated her like royalty, Russell Nelson Jr. said. [60][61] Nelson was involved in the first meetings between LDS Church leaders and government officials of Bulgaria,[62] Romania, and the Soviet Union, and worked to continue LDS expansion and recognition efforts in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland. Dr. Russell M. Nelson holds a model of the human heart. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. And then we experienced the pandemic and there was great effort to make sure that President Nelson stayed well. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Laurie Marsh: There was always somebody to talk to, somebody to play with, play dolls with, or talk about problems or whatever. He used it as a teaching moment for us, to help us and comfort us, Irion said. Hed come in the door. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. Sarah Jane Weaver: Is there anything about your fathers service as President of the Church that surprised you or that caught your attention? But he would also buy us daughters a corsage with a note with love as a potential mother. (KUTV) At least six people are suing the daughter and son-in-law of Russell M. Nelson, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prophet Asks "Let me ask one question," said President Russell M. Nelson to youth assembled in the visitors' center in Palmyra. Peoples lives depend on me getting sleep, kids. And so anyway, he tried, but we did, we always love to be together still do. And Gloria, lets start with you. Dantzel and Russell Nelson had ten children, 56 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. And so a lot of his column dinner table comments and conversations that weve had, I see them now coming through in some of these adjustments, in these teachings, that this isnt a church for the people here in Utah or Idaho or Arizona or the United States. President Russell M. Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel White Nelson, at the University of Utah in 1942. Laurie Marsh: Besides having all of his sisters think that were talking to our dad when its really our brother! He would come find that baby in the crib, pick her up and nuzzle his nose in her neck, and hold her and smell her, and sing to her,and coo to her, and put her back down and then go back if it was you know, at night after the baby had been put to bed. And he was always teaching. Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Floss Edna (ne Anderson; 18931983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (18971990). . Find us on your favorite podcasting channel or with other news and updates about the Church on TheChurchNews.com. And as later in life, your father lost both your mother and then two of his daughters to cancer. Gloria Irion: They had an opportunity, you know, there was no ultrasound in those days, they had an opportunity nine times to consider the name Russell Marion Nelson Jr. and never considered it, never considered it until Daddy met him. [36], In addition to his medical work, Nelson served frequently as a leader in the LDS Church. [79], On March 9, 2019, Nelson met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Ethnicity, religion & political views 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. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. He became a doctor, Doctor of the heart. [22], In 1955, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Twelve Smiley Stickers . She has this, this spirit of Elijah with her shes just so aware and, you know, just so focused on the temple and temple work and just such a great example. And I had the chance to interview him and I said, Well, this is the first time youve been out and out among the Saints since the COVID pandemic. And he did not like that question. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. [28] Later, he performed the same operation on future LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball, replacing his damaged aortic valve. But, Laurie Marsh: I was going say I think what I remember too, in those days, Im number seven. Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. So yeah, we know that hes curious. [67] In 1995, Nelson went to Beijing, along with Neal A. Maxwell and other LDS Church leaders, on an official invitation of Li Lanqing, the Vice Premier of China.[68]. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. [14] He graduated from high school at age 16 and enrolled at the University of Utah, graduating in 1945 with a Bachelor of Arts and Phi Beta Kappa membership. And so we love to sing together. Friends by Mail. First his kind of fast-paced travel around the world 35 nations in about 19 months. You know, we do a lot of Zoom calls. And he just said, Wow, my pre-med studies are pretty rigorous. He was a very calm, patient and loving father. I dont remember him watching TV. 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. And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. He was set apart as a counselor in the bishopric by Joseph Fielding Smith, whose son-in-law was the bishop. Programa: Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive!, ep. Laurie Marsh: Really, we have extraordinary parents, but we are a normal family. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. They had ten children together, nine daughters, Rosalie, Sylvia, Marsha, Wendy, Brenda, Emily, Laurie, Marjorie, and Gloria, and one son, Russell. Dont know what I did in the pre-life, but Im grateful every day to be the daughter of Russell and Dantzel Nelson. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. [40], Nelson also served for eight years as the church's Sunday School General President. You just dont hear him say that. [70] Nelson chose not to retain Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who had served as Monson's Second Counselor, in the new First Presidency. There is no surprise to me that we were all so excited to be mothers because of the way he felt that position was such a place of honor, such a calling of honor. As Ive watched Daddy go through those times, and they are difficult times for us, Ive been so grateful for the teachings that our parents have given us about the importance of being centered in Jesus Christ, Marsh said. I said, How can you walk away from that that was your life? He encouraged them to collectively choose a period of seven days in which to abstain from the use of social media. Sarah Jane Weaver: What are some of the other things you did I know as a family you like to ski? They consistently had family scripture reading. We love Wendy. So always active, always doing something, always engaged. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sarah Jane Weaver: Now I heard your father once describe your home growing up. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. And I think thats a sentiment that is shared by all of our listeners, as well. When he was home, he was home, Marsh said. Famous Military Physician Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924 in United States. A photo of Dantzel White Nelson and Russell M. Nelson as a young couple. [106] With the temple in Nicaragua, Nelson fulfilled an apostolic promise he had made to church members there six years earlier. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I know your mother served for five years in the Tabernacle Choir. [38][39] He later served as a stake president in Salt Lake City from 1964 to 1971, with fellow future apostle Joseph B. Wirthlin serving as his second counselor. And in that letter, he committed that he wouldnt do anything to besmirch our name. And they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. Gloria Irion: Oh, right. 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. Explore Russell M. Nelson net worth, birthday, height, age, bio, salary, 2023! At the same conference, Dallin H. Oaks was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. [24] In an indication of his surgical skill, a 1968 case series of his aortic valve replacements demonstrated an exceptionally low peri-operative mortality. On Monday, September 9th, President Russell M. Nelson will be celebrating his 95th birthday. 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. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. And the rest of us are thinking, Oh., Gloria Irion: My mind would like to think that, but my bodys going, Are you kidding me?. And so we had a blast. And theyre difficult times for us. [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. [30], In 1965, the University of Chicago offered Nelson the position as head of their department of thoracic surgery. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. I often think of Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not, and that is my dad.. It doesn't matter what language you speak or where you were born, President Russell M. Nelson told children gathered in the Smith family log home in Palmyra, New York. But I think his outward focus was a good example to us, too. And we all got to choose other instruments. Number two, he would look around to turn off any electrics, that were extra, you know, like the TV or more lights than he felt should be on. President Russell M. Nelson. President Russell M. Nelson, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sits with his counselors, President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor (left), and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor (right), at a press conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. And thats the way theyve been with everyone that joined our family, whether it was after our sister passed away and a new mother would come in for these kids. And thats how they met, I think the play was called Hayfoot Strawfoot. So that was, we liked that play and love that story. And so, like Laurie said, hes always been very consistent throughout his whole life. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. And I acknowledge that we love Wendy. In the five years since then, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry traveling to 35 nations, extending countless invitations, leading the Church through a global pandemic and overseeing the continuing restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The event marked the first time in history that a pope and an LDS Church president met face-to-face. Laurie Marsh: Oh, there are so many I dont even know. And he did always emphasize how important education is, but as far as career choice goes, he never pushed one way or another. Russel said theyd each had their roles and cooking wasnt one of his. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: He is. President Russell M. Nelson is the father of nine daughters and one son and has 57 grandchildren. 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. 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I do remember him changing diapers, and reading books and helping us with homework. [39][4], Nelson was called as an apostle by church president Spencer W. Kimball, to whom he had served as a personal physician for many years. Nelson became a noted heart surgeon and served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Utah Medical Association.[6]. And so he does seem to always know what to do at the right time and that has become a hallmark of his ministry. Ringger. In 2011, Nelson Sr. returned to Russia to organize the first church stake in that country, headquartered in Moscow. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. [72], Since becoming church president, Nelson has visited members of the LDS Church in various areas of the world. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. In the early years of the Russell and Dantzel Nelson family, daughter Gloria Irion can remember nights when her mother had finally placed a sleeping baby in the crib only to have her father, just home from work, walk in and retrieve the infant. And were talking, boxes and boxes, because mother love to decorate the house for Christmas. What have you observed from their relationship? She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, Laurie mentioned it earlier that when Mother and Daddy were married, they made their motto, Seek ye first the Kingdom of God. And thats what hes encouraging all of us to do now is put the Lord first in our lives and let Him prevail and well be blessed. [4][17], After medical school, Nelson went to the University of Minnesota for his medical residency. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught? Russell Nelson Jr. said. On January 29, 1995, Emily died of cancer when she was 37 years old. Russell M. 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