I mean, we were all so grateful, including him, that it wasnt a day or so before someone found her. Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship within LDS temples. [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. He committed it. I mean, you can imagine we always had so much fun, and he would come down and try to get us to go to sleep. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. We, we participated. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 children: Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. We are children of God. President Russell M. Nelson is the father of nine daughters and one son and has 57 grandchildren. 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. Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Floss Edna ( ne Anderson; 1893-1983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (1897-1990). [86], During the church's April general conference, Nelson appointed Asian-American Gerrit W. Gong and Brazilian Ulisses Soares to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, both of whom had been serving in the Presidency of the Seventy. Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. And so a lot of these adjustments that the Church has gone through over these past five years or so its been interesting, for me having been, I was 12 years old when he was called to be in the Quorum of the Twelve. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. building a so-called 'temple' in Shanghai. President Russell M. Nelson will mark five years as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2023. Every one of us has such a strong testimony that hes here for such a time. He focused on the family for sure. And Ill never forget President Nelson looked at that little boy so tenderly. He was stern to us if we were rude to mom, but very, very Christlike.. I received the assignment in 2018 to write about your fathers global ministry. Gloria Irion: Oh, right. I think he counsels well with others. And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. Doing taxes doesnt sound like fun at all as an adult, but its something we just did together and had fun doing together.. So, thats been a neat thing for me to experience and learn over the last few years. Of course, we were all in tears and trying to deal with that. It could perceive a lot of weight on my shoulders, because hows he going to besmirch, our name? [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. Friend. And hes good at it. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. We chose to come. I remember him saying once, but living it always was, The best thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother. And I just feel like Wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. And I feel like we were so secure, because we knew they were secure. [118], Dantzel Nelson died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City on February 12, 2005, at age 78. And as the evening was winding down, it was time for us to go and go back to our homes. [119] Watson, originally from Raymond, Alberta, was a professor of marriage and family therapy at BYU prior to her retirement in 2006. 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. What have you observed from their relationship? So even though were not physically together, were still very emotionally attached. [87], Nelson also introduced major changes in church organization during the April general conference. They each had their specific roles but one couldnt operate properly without the other. What did your parents do to create that feeling in your family? And we all got to choose other instruments. However, after consulting with David O. McKay, Nelson turned down the offer. He later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. [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. Hes going to be fine. What we need to do is focus on our little ones and continue to teach them and bring them up. [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. He's curious. But so much of it was just about being together and taking the time to strengthen those relationships. [65], When he was Sunday School General President, Nelson attended a meeting where Kimball urged those present to learn Chinese. In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. "[94][95][96], In the October 2018 general conference, Nelson adjusted the balance between a home-centered, church-supported form of worship. Hes always doing something, always engaged.. As church president, Nelson is recognized by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. 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. Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. I just feel like, wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. And so thats been a neat thing. But we never felt that it was tied to their feelings for us. You know, like we said, anytime he was home. Anyway, do you know more of the story? If we can be obedient, and make and keep our covenants, well be able to live eternally as a family with Heavenly Father again, she said. And I just kind of said, What do you, what do you want us to do now? Asking from a point of, How can we help you? And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. Im wondering if we can just start and have each of you share one quality that you think of when you think of President Russell M. Nelson. Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. discuss the lessons learned as children from their father, President Russell M. Nelson. When she passed, it wasnt OK, well, weve got this eternal perspective and lets move on. I dont want that to come across. Days later, the Shanghai Municipal Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau responded saying it "knew nothing about the American Mormon Church . And it was a Saturday night when Mother passed. And that was underscored in just about everything that we did from, you know, We shouldnt let mother, or she shouldnt have to take out the garbage, thats our job. And so we would go take out the garbage, and make sure the home was in proper working order, and things like that from shoveling walks to doing dishes after the meal. I feel like we were loved, because we were theirs. You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. Especially being at the younger end, I saw more mature father and parents than my siblings did. The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. Lost and Found Friends. Russell M. Nelson was set apart as the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 14, 2018. In 1992, it was identified he was on the Strengthening Church Members Committee, alongside fellow apostle James E. President Russell M. Nelson holds a child with his wife, Wendy, by his side in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 20, 2018. Explore Russell M. Nelson net worth, birthday, height, age, bio, salary, 2023! 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. I remember to when he had business trips, Im not sure how long this lasted, but I remember quite a few times, he would take one or two of us along when he had to go give a paper somewhere or something. 1, she said. So we preceded that trip with our own personal trip, where we did some family history findings throughout Scandinavia. So I didnt have a real close view of it, but I do remember asking him the same thing. He said it was like a womens dormitory., Gloria Irion: It was definitely like a sorority, for sure. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, he treated her like royalty. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. Yeah, he doesnt believe in it. A photo of Dantzel White Nelson and Russell M. Nelson as a young couple. He was sustained in a Solemn Assembly on March 31, 2018. . He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. [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." And as later in life, your father lost both your mother and then two of his daughters to cancer. I think really, like I say, Im seventh, so Im a younger perspective. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. What was discipline like in your home growing up? He just goes forward and learns what he needs to learn and takes all of the experience with him to help. They had a wonderful married life. Nelson became a noted heart surgeon and served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Utah Medical Association.[6]. And these are the kind of the old school Christmas lights, the glass bulbs, the thick gauge cables. And so I saw him the Sunday after they came back from their honeymoon. He loves to learn. [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. I dont remember him watching TV. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family with family at the temple. Image The Lord Jesus Christ, by Del Parson Occasionally, you had to miss you know, you were sick, or you know, didnt hear your alarm or whatever. [36], In addition to his medical work, Nelson served frequently as a leader in the LDS Church. And he said, Oh, no, Im just good at taking instruction. 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. Most of the children learned to play the piano and at least one additional instrument. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. He tended to walk through their home, turning off extra lights or the television, before sitting down to dinner with the family. [77][78], On February 10, 2019, Nelson spoke to church members in Arizona at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. 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. And just to reinforce Glorias thought about, what a great example of someone who gets up every day and learns something new every day, and Ive quite often use that, just think, OK, this is an opportunity to learn and to grow, rather than going, Oh, I cant do it again. You know, its just an opportunity to learn more and serve more. Russel said theyd each had their roles and cooking wasnt one of his. Nelson's father was a reporter for the Deseret News and later became general manager of Gillham Advertising, Utah's earliest advertising agency. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. This is the way we treat this person, you know. Laurie Marsh: Thank you. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I love as were talking about this as your fathers children, who was first a very prominent and renowned surgeon, then an apostle and then the prophet. Nelson took up this challenge and developed elementary proficiency in Mandarin. Often on Mothers Day, President Nelson bought his wife a corsage. "Have faith to keep all the commandments of God, knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy. 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. And it was one of the biggest blessings of my life. And thats been one thing thats been true. [58][59], After Monson's call to the First Presidency in 1985, Nelson was assigned as the apostle to oversee the work of the church in Eastern Europe. But he said, President Nelson, You had to stop being a surgeon to be a prophet, was that hard for you? You just, you just walked away from your medical career. [15] Nelson began his first year of medical school while still an undergraduate, and completed the four-year MD program in only three years. He couldnt resist. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. The proclamation coincided with the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith's First Vision and is the sixth proclamation issued by the church in its history.[103][104]. During his tenure the Sunday School developed a unified 8-year-cycle of covering the LDS Church's scriptures in its curriculum. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family. 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. 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. Its a boy! And, you know, Ive also heard your father joke that, you know, you were probably three before you knew who your mother was, because there was just so much love and affection in that home. Their family includes 10 children, 56 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. [28] Later, he performed the same operation on future LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball, replacing his damaged aortic valve. I mean, I can remember having so many fun experiences. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. 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. 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. 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. Why President Nelson's 5-year ministry is not so different from playing Scrabble, What President Russell M. Nelson's children have learned from him as a fathe - 15 de jan. de 2023 Parents shouldn't have to bury their children, and in President Nelson's life, he has had this heavy duty twice. Laurie Marsh: I dont think so. And thats how they met, I think the play was called Hayfoot Strawfoot. So that was, we liked that play and love that story. "[112][113] The Bureau added that the church's plans were "wishful thinking, not based in reality. All rights reserved. In 1985, Nelson was the first person ever to be made an honorary professor of Shandong Medical College. And so is his wife and my mother had an amazing role in that, as well. Elder Nelson's previous marriage was to Dantzel White Nelson, who died 12 February 2005. He would come find that baby in the crib, pick her up, nuzzle his nose in her neck, hold her and smell her and sing to her and coo to her, and put her back down, Irion said. Gloria Irion: I think he is open to hearing counsel. ", "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. 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. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. He wanted that to be their own inspired decisions, his son said. That was a good window into the eternities and how we just keep going, Russell Nelson Jr. said. 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. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. We always had fun. So, I thought that was a good example to always be a learner, a lifelong learner. And I know that Daddy has been called to be the prophet in these times. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. And so its been really neat to see that come through. I love this idea that she was the first person he looked for when he came home. I think its important to note, yeah, they encouraged us to do our homework and would be happy to help if we needed it. But really, we chose to come and I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate. I remember vividly baths with Daddy, he would get three or four of us in the tub at a time. 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. It was one way he modeled how their mother and women in general should be treated. [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. In May 1982 he was a visiting professor at the Hospital de Clinicas in Montevideo, Uruguay. And then they switch over to the Utah basketball game. [65] While there, Nelson visited government officials, was interviewed by Yuzhnaya Stalitsa television, and dedicated that country for the preaching of the gospel. Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints poses in his office in the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. So sometimes a couple of us would show up at his door with dinner or something. [8] [9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (1920-2016) and Enid (1926-2019), and a brother, Robert H. (1931-2014). Hes very driven, very bright and catches on fast. 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. Marsh has learned the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and following the prophet. At least I can say this, from my perspective, I know that my dad loves me. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. Gloria Irion: Sure. 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. Scripture Toss. President Nelson, the leader of almost 17 million Latter-day Saints worldwide, has traveled to 35 nations, changed Church organization, utilized technology, led the Church through a pandemic, issued historic invitations [21] Following his military service, he did a year of work and surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was there. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I never hear him use words like, must or should. Its something that Ive paid a lot of attention to, because we write his quotes in the Church News. In Massachusetts, Nelson was the secretary for the adult Aaronic priesthood organization in his Boston-area branch. 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. They consistently had family home evening. And so really, that part is not different. 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. And when he was teaching me how to water ski, or having very, very spiritual experiences on the mountain, when we were skiing. And I had quite a collection, so I thought, What would Mother love, a string of these for a necklace. So I got a needle and thread and strung those beautiful pearly looking things together for my mother and gave it to her. Can you talk a little bit about those times when the focus of your family had to be eternal? But as Ive watched Daddy go through those times. . Just like that. Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? But yes, hes very driven, and very bright, and catches on fast, but loves to be up on the latest technology. President Russell M. Nelson was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 7, 1984. At one point, the team came close enough to the front that they received fire from enemy artillery positions, which missed them. And I think shes a great sounding board for Daddy and plays a critical role. There was no question he was the head of the home. They agree she has been a marvelous companion for President Nelson. Russell Nelson Jr. described another lesson he learned in the home that wasnt deliberately expressed but something he observed through his parents daily example. But, Laurie Marsh: I was going say I think what I remember too, in those days, Im number seven. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I remember the night when our mom passed away. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. The call to serve in this position had been extended to Nelson by Richard L. Evans, an apostle and the lead figure over publicity efforts on Temple Square. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. And a husband and a wife work together in a family. And after about two weeks, I thought, Man, Im, Im getting tired and Im 14 years old. So hes, its pretty remarkable in that regard. But yeah, its less than, less than ideal, but in a lot of ways, there are some advantages to the Zoom calls too. As part of this change, young women ages 1418 may be assigned as ministering sisters, similar to the-long standing policies of young men ages 1418 serving as home teachers. And I, Im not sure Ill have time for that. 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