[8][9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (19202016) and Enid (19262019), and a brother, Robert H. (19312014). But yeah, its less than, less than ideal, but in a lot of ways, there are some advantages to the Zoom calls too. We just loved to help him. This marked the first time since 1985 that a new church president had not retained a previously-serving counselor. . I think most of us took piano lessons and then got to choose another instrument, but music was really big. And hes good at it. 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. And so really, that part is not different. Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. Laurie Marsh: Sure. [30], In 1965, the University of Chicago offered Nelson the position as head of their department of thoracic surgery. Gloria Irion: I thought it was really a blessing. And they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And so, there was a time I wanted to be a doctor and I think he was kind of proud of that. And she just kind of slumped over. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. [109] Nelson took all the church's apostles with him to Rome for that dedication. 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. But he would come and get us and drop us off, and then, I assume, go back to the stake center and resume his responsibilities as the stake president. I dont remember him watching TV. My parents consistently had family prayer, family home evening, family scripture reading, and we were invited, with all their love, to come and participate, she said. I think really, like I say, Im seventh, so Im a younger perspective. When he was home, it was time for the family.. And we were going to be working together to see how we could get that goal accomplished. Professional Life Prior to his service as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from July 15, 2015, until his call as the Church's leader. And quite often he had callings and stuff that would take him out of the home after dinner, but sometimes he was home. [37], After returning to Salt Lake City, he was called as priest quorum advisor in the Garden Park Ward, working with over 50 boys ages 16 to 18. As of April 2022, Nelson has announced a total of 100 new temples to be built in several countries around the world. [73], The first trip, called a global ministry tour by the church, occurred in April 2018, when Nelson along with his wife, and Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife, met with Latter-day Saints in London, England; Jerusalem; Nairobi, Kenya; Harare, Zimbabwe; Bengaluru, India; Bangkok, Thailand; Hong Kong; and Laie, Hawaii. Church President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, pose for photographs with family members after a press conference at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. So hes brilliant. [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. The children learned from their father about keeping an eternal perspective when dealing with the loss of their mother Dantzel Nelsondied Feb. 12, 2005 and two sisters. 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. All RUSSELL M. NELSON Quotes about "Children". He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. I don't know how long Wendy has been sick, but because . And so that was one-on-one time with him, or one-on-two, if there was someone else with you. He treated her like royalty, Russell Nelson Jr. said. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I always knew that I could ask my dad anything, and he would have the answer. And so thats probably one of the main lessons that I learned growing up about. I dont remember him watching TV. Six people named the daughter and son-in-law of the president of the Mormon church in a lawsuit Wednesday on charges of child sexual abuse. We chose to come. Nothing. She kind of validates our testimony of his being the prophet called for this time, you know. Thats why were here, but they dont need to be a trial of our faith. The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. [45][46], Nelson's assignments as an apostle have included supervisory responsibility for the LDS Church in Africa. Sarah Jane Weaver: What are some of the other things you did I know as a family you like to ski? Laurie Marsh: Yeah, he committed pretty fast. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords. President Russell M. Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel White Nelson, at the University of Utah in 1942. It was probably 10 years ago that he taught Katie how to AirDrop photos. And they said, Oh were just ordinary men in extraordinary callings. But kind of like I was saying earlier, I think, with my perspective of age, theyre a lot more than just ordinary men. But none of us were ever forced to come, everyone would still get together. But so much of it was just about being together and taking the time to strengthen those relationships. In April 2006, he married Wendy L. Watson. He then did his medical residency and earned a PhD at the University of Minnesota, where he was a member of the research team developing the heart-lung machine that in 1951 supported the first ever human open-heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. [107], In October 2018, Nelson concluded a 10-day trip to South America by dedicating the Concepcion Chile Temple. It was part of how they met, too, that musical up at the U. But yeah, music was something we love to do together. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. We just need to be a child of God. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. Their family includes 10 children, 56 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. As soon as he saw him, they discussed that and decided. Our potential is unlimited. . President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. Days later, the Shanghai Municipal Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau responded saying it "knew nothing about the American Mormon Church . 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. Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? 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. But it was fun to feel like you were on a date with your Daddy and got to spend some time with him. [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. During his April 2018 visit to India, Nelson explained to church members that the Lord had instructed him to announce the temple the night before general conference, though he had not originally planned to do so. "All are children of God." 1:29 Can You Feel My Love? As He Would Love "When we follow Jesus Christ, we act as He would act and love as He would love."President Russell M. Nelson, "The Work of Salvation: Parable of a Father at Bedtime" Day of Decision "Each day is a day of decision, and our decisions determine our destiny."President Russell M. Nelson, "Decisions for Eternity" Divine Destiny from the University of Utah in 1947, shortly after completing his medical degree. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Thats kind of like coming home from your mission and they say, How was your mission? How do you sum up two years in a sentence? It also adjusted previous policies forbidding adult males to teach classes of children or youth alone to apply to all adults. And so we had a blast. He did what he needed to do, he knew. And thats been one thing thats been true. They had a wonderful married life. I know for myself that I didnt want to break the rules because I didnt want to disappoint them.. And we all got to choose other instruments. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. Elder Nelson's previous marriage was to Dantzel White Nelson, who died 12 February 2005. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First his kind of fast-paced travel around the world 35 nations in about 19 months. He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh 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. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. And he would take us to church. This was highlighted by shortening the length of Sunday church meetings to 2-hours from the previous 3-hours. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. During the 1950s, Dantzel was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. Gloria Irion: We were so grateful for the technology thats available. What was your house like, when you were children? Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. He knew everything, not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning. Nelson then attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1947 ranked first in his class. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. 1972). But he would also buy us daughters a corsage with a note with love as a potential mother. Haight. Hes curious. And hes more personable. [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." [32], In 1981, Nelson held appointments as a visiting professor of surgery at the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico City and the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile. Wendy Nelson Maxfield, daughter of Russell M. Nelson, died Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019 at her home after "a courageous and faith-filled battle with cancer." . When Daddy was called to be an apostle, I lived in Michigan at the time. In a May 2020 interview with the Church News, President Nelson said, "Even through clouds of sorrow, there can be silver linings found.". 1 with him, Marsh said. How did you keep close as a family? [24] In an indication of his surgical skill, a 1968 case series of his aortic valve replacements demonstrated an exceptionally low peri-operative mortality. In the general conference talk " Covenants ," President Russell M. Nelson teaches that "when we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us." The covenants we have made direct our lives and give us a deeper purpose. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: So much of our activities had to do with just being together, whether it was, you know, very early on, we would have monthly family parties, Christmas traditions, we could almost dictate the whole month of December by the traditions that we would do day by day and week by week. 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. But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. Just like that. 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. And so thats been a neat thing. 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. He loves to be up on the latest technology. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. [106] With the temple in Nicaragua, Nelson fulfilled an apostolic promise he had made to church members there six years earlier. He would have worked very, very, long hours in his career as a surgeon. Contents. And so after they were married, they lived in her home for a little bit. You must do this. Instead, he seems to invite us as members of the Lords Church to follow the commandments and then claim all the blessings that we can get from that. Daddy was able to participate in the school musical up at the University of Utah his freshman year. In May 1982 he was a visiting professor at the Hospital de Clinicas in Montevideo, Uruguay. He made time for it. So I didnt have a real close view of it, but I do remember asking him the same thing. 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 see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. And he honored us as women, as well, and as potential mothers. 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. [54], In 2016, as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Nelson declared that the church's governing council had received a revelation from God forbidding minor children of same-sex couples from being baptized without First Presidency approval. [110] This was the first time all ordained apostles of the church had been gathered in one location outside the United States. And so he always just took even simple moments like that, to teach and to show how things worked. But we have a tradition at the Churchs podcast and that is we always end with the same question. And Its been interesting, as you know, Ive been a parent now for a little over 25 years, how I look back now, in retrospect, how easy he made everything look. and M.D. I do remember him changing diapers, reading books and helping us with homework. "I feel pure joy every time I welcome a new member of our family into the world." But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. And this little boy, he couldnt have been 12. That was a good window into the eternities and how we just keep going, Russell Nelson Jr. said. [23], Nelson first operated out of the University of Utah's medical school. He really didnt raise his voice. How did President Nelsons academic and professional accomplishments influence his childrens education and career paths? 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. https://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng Russell M. Nelson delivers a message titled "Children of the Covenant." Gloria Irion: I think he took those, you know, those circumstances happen so seldom, that I feel like he really tried to take those opportunities to teach us and to help us focus on the eternal, like you, like you said. 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. Gloria Irion: He modeled so well how we are supposed to treat her, because of the way he treated her. Throughout his many years of service as a surgeon, general authority, and husband and father . But Is the Real Name Too Long? 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. We still have our family newsletter that everybody contributes once a month a little article. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And I think this is why I loved anatomy and wanted to be a doctor for a good long while. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im so glad you mentioned technology. So for me, its not been anything different. It wasnt me. 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Temple, Episode 67: Sister Nelson on being an eyewitness to President Nelsons four years as Prophet, Episode 12: Sister Wendy Nelson joins Sister Sheri Dew to talk about President Nelsons 3 years as Prophet, Episode 47: In honor of President Nelsons 97th birthday, Sheri Dew and Michael Colemere share insights and lessons learned from the Prophet. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. So, those are words that I think describe him well. They were not untouched by tragedy. They get to see him the way we know him. I kind of watched him deflect some praise that someone was directing toward him. In Massachusetts, Nelson was the secretary for the adult Aaronic priesthood organization in his Boston-area branch. Family bonds were also strengthened through holiday traditions and large gatherings. Russell Nelson Jr. knew he could ask his father anything and he would always provide the answer. [4] He was chair of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at LDS Hospital. 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. [90] That same weekend Nelson gave a devotional to LDS youth in which he urged them to more fully commit to the church. What can we do for you? And he just said, Just go home and be with your, your children and love them and teach them. And so that right there was to me a good window into the eternities of how we just keep going. And he said, No, I, I walked through the door and I closed it behind me. Can you share with us what you observed from that time in his life, where he leaves this career that he had prepared so much for, and turned into full-time church service? [80][81][82], In August 2019, Nelson visited Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina and Brazil. Monson. The visible sadness was gone. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. I said, How can you walk away from that that was your life? 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. President Russell M. Nelson with daughter Sylvia Webster and three great-grandchildren. [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. This broadcast ahead of the press conference was unprecedented and provided the new leaders an opportunity to briefly address the entire church immediately. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. Ray Goldrup. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. You know, I said a little bit earlier that I was always taught to respect women, especially our mother and my sisters. Our inheritance is sacred. 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. And that was something that when I first heard that, was a huge surprise to me. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. He next served as member of the Bonneville Stake YMMIA superintendency (a position roughly equivalent to a modern counselor in the stake young men's presidency) and then as a counselor in the bishopric of the Garden Park Ward. I had a flashback of when mother had kind of gotten a baby, usually a girl, at that point in time, to sleep, finally, at night. Come, Follow Me. [111], In April 2020, Nelson announced plans to build a temple in Shanghai, China. 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. [100] Nelson had previously characterized the 2015 policy as direction from God, stating "Each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. 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. I often think of Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not, and that is my dad.. [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]. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. [52], Nelson made his first international trip as quorum president to Central America from August 2031, 2015. However, after consulting with David O. McKay, Nelson turned down the offer. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But I do have that visual image. Dear Friends. And I think I have learned from my own, personal experiences, that God calls prophets to lead and guide us while were on this earth. Gloria Irion: We knew he had notoriety, because of his research and the things that he had accomplished and always kept accomplishing. Laurie Marsh: There was always somebody to talk to, somebody to play with, play dolls with, or talk about problems or whatever. That was fun. Nelson was set apart as the quorum president on July 15, 2015, by Thomas S. It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. [72], Since becoming church president, Nelson has visited members of the LDS Church in various areas of the world. What have you observed from their relationship? Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories. Russell Nelson Jr. remembers his father teaching him how to maintain the home, from changing a light bulb to shoveling the walks and taking out the garbage, as well as other home duties. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. [33], Nelson was honored nationally by being elected president of the Society for Vascular Surgery for the year 1975. 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. And it actually goes along with what were talking about when we asked him about his decision to let members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, dedicated temples. Laurie Marsh: I have to mention, because to me, its his biggest life is his focus on the Savior. He said, I never left them. And, and then you look back. [61], In August 2003, Nelson became the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve to visit Kazakhstan. For other people named Russell Nelson, see, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World, "Russell M. Nelson: New President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles", "Noted heart surgeon unlikely to transform Mormon church as new president", "Mormons Worldwide Tune in to Semiannual General Conference", "What you didn't know about the fathers who raised the First Presidency", "How President Nelson's faith forged his path for service in the LDS Church", "11 Things You Didn't Know about President Nelson", The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Meet the former heart surgeon set to become the Mormon church's new leader", "Get to Know President Russell M. 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