[55] "It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson," Nelson said. 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. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family. 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. Ordained an Apostle on 12 April 1984, Elder Nelson received his B.A. 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. I once saw Russs birth announcement and it had a picture of nine girls on the front and said, Boy, oh, boy. [71] On August 8, 2022, Nelson became the church's oldest apostle ever, surpassing David B. [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. Russell Nelson Jr. described another lesson he learned in the home that wasnt deliberately expressed but something he observed through his parents daily example. Nelson became a noted heart surgeon and served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Utah Medical Association.[6]. But yeah, he would take us places. Gloria Irion: Oh, right. But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. Our inheritance is sacred. I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. And we had the privilege of having Wendy Watson as a neighbor before their marriage. [109] Nelson took all the church's apostles with him to Rome for that dedication. Gloria Irion: My addition to that is when he taught me how to get the lenses out of the fish eyes. Nelson received a PhD from Minnesota in 1954 for his research contributions. [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. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. And Wendy said, After these world tours, my husband comes home and hits the ground running and I just hit the ground. Ive never seen him with jet lag. Gloria Irion: Well, we always did, like almost everyone else, Im sure, did fun summer trips, whether we rented a cabin up at Brighton or, you know, went to the beach in California or drove up to Canada. Gloria Irion: I thought it was really a blessing. On January 29, 1995, Emily died of cancer when she was 37 years old. But I would say, I know that a key part of life is to learn and to grow, and to love love one another, love the Lord and enjoy the blessings that come from Him as we keep our covenants. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. Sometimes President Nelson took his children on business trips. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: One of the main things that was taught, and it wasnt so much deliberately or explicitly expressed in this way, but again, it was mostly by example of how a mother and a father work together. And then in what felt like a very vulnerable moment. President Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018 in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. I love the fact that just this year before conflict broke out between Russia and Ukraine in Eastern Europe, he had given a message and directed it to all the Saints in Europe, and told him that the future was bright for the Church in Europe. We were at the Washington D.C. Temple rededication. [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. [108] Following the December 2018 dedication of the Barranquilla Colombia Temple by Dallin H. Oaks, Nelson presided over the three-day dedicatory services for the Rome Italy Temple from March 1012, 2019. When Daddy was called to be an apostle, I lived in Michigan at the time. He spent the next 29 years working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. He did what he needed to do, he knew. This is the way we treat this person. [63], In August 2010, Nelson journeyed to the dedication of the Kiev Ukraine Temple. I think shes a great sounding board for Daddy and plays a critical role.. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. That was always No. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. 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. He knew everything, he said. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. I don't know how long Wendy has been sick, but because . I dont remember him watching TV. But in a way, it was comforting, to me, to see the level of grief that he was experiencing. [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. I just feel like, wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. He really didnt raise his voice. After 20 months in service, he left active duty at the rank of captain. 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. Maryssa Dennis. Nothings ever too hard. [36], In addition to his medical work, Nelson served frequently as a leader in the LDS Church. The event marked the first time in history that a pope and an LDS Church president met face-to-face. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 children: Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. And so thats probably one of the main lessons that I learned growing up about. First, he would find and greet his late wife, Dantzel Nelson. So the two of them working together was just a nice example of how a husband and wife and the mother and father work together.. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. What have you observed from their relationship? Shes precious and an angel mother, he called her, Irion said. 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). Dantzel Nelson with fourth daughter Brenda. 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: Sure. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. Haight. And it was a nice reinforcement of, you know, Dont worry about him. Irion added her witness that President Nelson has been prepared and preserved to lead the Church. Children(s) Emily Nelson Wittwer, Brenda N. Miles, MORE [X] Biography. 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. Fishing. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. Join us every week for a new episode. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. 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 so that was one-on-one time with him, or one-on-two, if there was someone else with you. Sarah Jane Weaver: And since were on the topic, Im interested in knowing how your father treated your mother. Dear Friends. EP 42 - Huge episode packed to the gills! 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. He became a doctor, Doctor of the heart. And he was always teaching. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. There was also a shift from having members of the Sunday School general board do all the training for new teachers to providing materials which developed into the book Teaching: No Greater Call. And you know, he just made it fun. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. He committed it. So I think the takeaway for me in that, is, you know, our number one job is just to try to learn how to become an eternal family and enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. He was sustained in a Solemn Assembly on March 31, 2018. . In 2009, he, along with his wife and others, were attacked while in Mozambique. Gloria Irion: Yes, I think thats very well said. But none of us were ever forced to come.. And so he always just took even simple moments like that, to teach and to show how things worked. [13], Nelson studied at LDS Business College in his mid-teens (concurrently with high school enrollment) and worked as an assistant secretary at a bank. Ethnicity, religion & political views 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. [35] He performed a total of nearly 7,000 operations before his call to be an apostle. And he had a Church assignment in England, it was the 150th anniversary of the Church in England. 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. Pinterest. He later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. "[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". You know, I said a little bit earlier that I was always taught to respect women, especially our mother and my sisters. 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. Prophet Asks "Let me ask one question," said President Russell M. Nelson to youth assembled in the visitors' center in Palmyra. I also feel like if somebodys got a job to do, let them do it and I think hes a good cheerleader. And we try to unwind it and we try to untangle it and he kind of just stops for a second, exasperated and looks up at me goes, This reminds me of fishing with your sisters.. And a husband and a wife work together in a family. (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. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. [25], In March 1956, he performed the first successful pediatric cardiac operation at the SLGH, a total repair of tetralogy of Fallot in a four-year-old girl. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. For his only son, its President Nelsons activity and energy. [15] Nelson began his first year of medical school while still an undergraduate, and completed the four-year MD program in only three years. Come, Follow Me Activities. You know, like we said, anytime he was home. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. [80][81][82], In August 2019, Nelson visited Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina and Brazil. We are children of God. [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. An example I know a lot of us have shared with each other is doing taxes at the end of the year. Beginning in 2019, youth began moving between classes and priesthood quorums at the beginning of the year in which they turn 12, 14, or 16, rather than when their birthday occurs during the year. Russell Nelson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 9, 1924. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. We still have our family newsletter that everybody contributes once a month a little article. A good example is you see all of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles each having their own opportunities to dedicate temples. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. He couldnt resist. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. 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. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. I tell people all the time that I think we owe Wendy Nelson and the Lord for his longevity and his ability to serve in his capacity right now, Marsh said. Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? And we have a couple of things in place. It also adjusted previous policies forbidding adult males to teach classes of children or youth alone to apply to all adults. The children agreed that both parents made education a high priority and fostered a love of lifelong learning. He set a great example of studying and doing well in school, but we never felt that it was tied to their feelings for us.. I mean, we were all so grateful, including him, that it wasnt a day or so before someone found her. Gloria Irion: You know, I just had a thought about what an important thing music was in our home. So hes brilliant. In 1964, he set up his own private practice with him as the lead and Conrad Jenson as an associate. And then go to Laurie and end with Russ. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. 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. This was highlighted by shortening the length of Sunday church meetings to 2-hours from the previous 3-hours. Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. I think really, like I say, Im seventh, so Im a younger perspective. 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. He just was a very calm, and patient and loving father. This letter reiterated existing policies, but also explicitly stated that no one should ever be counseled against reporting abuse to legal authorities. But I know he spent a lot of time with her and with their family and tried to be supportive. Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me. In 1960, he performed one of the first-ever repairs of tricuspid valve regurgitation. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. I think he counsels well with others. 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. And, Gloria, lets start with you. Neither Nelson nor the Church is. [24], In 2015, the University of Utah, along with the American College of Cardiology, created the Russell M. Nelson MD, PhD Visiting Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery. But no, its been an honor. It was one way he modeled how their mother and women in general should be treated. and M.D. In May 1982 he was a visiting professor at the Hospital de Clinicas in Montevideo, Uruguay. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos, Irion said of her 98-year-old father. Thats why were here, but they dont need to be a trial of our faith. [70] Nelson chose not to retain Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who had served as Monson's Second Counselor, in the new First Presidency. And she had just finished the laundry, and he was carrying the basket up with her, you know, and they sat down on the sofa to watch the BYU game. 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. But we have a tradition at the Churchs podcast and that is we always end with the same question. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. Here he is giving countless messages, reaching out via technology, thinking about members in very, very specific ways. He was one of four children born to Floss Edna Nelson (ne Anderson; 1893-1983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (1897-1990). It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson. In 1992, it was identified he was on the Strengthening Church Members Committee, alongside fellow apostle James E. Nelson's father was a reporter for the Deseret News and later became general manager of Gillham Advertising, Utah's earliest advertising agency. President Russell M. Nelson with daughter Sylvia Webster and three great-grandchildren. 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. 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. But I do have that visual image. How did you keep close as a family? Laurie Marsh: I have to mention, because to me, its his biggest life is his focus on the Savior. Petersen. Here he is in his 90s and always up on the latest technology with the great help that he gets. During that time. Ringger. In a May 2020 interview with the Church News, President Nelson said, "Even through clouds of sorrow, there can be silver linings found.". Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? Dont know what I did in the pre-life, but Im grateful every day to be the daughter of Russell and Dantzel Nelson. At least I can say this, from my perspective, I know that my dad loves me. [34] He was also a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Programa: Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive!, ep. At one point, the team came close enough to the front that they received fire from enemy artillery positions, which missed them. 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. "All are children of God." 1:29 Can You Feel My Love? Parents shouldn't have to bury their children, and in President Nelson's life, he has had this heavy duty twice. Laurie Marsh: Oh, there are so many I dont even know. "[94][95][96], In the October 2018 general conference, Nelson adjusted the balance between a home-centered, church-supported form of worship. And hes good at it. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. 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. So the fact that it was her heart, everything that could have been done to help her was done. 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. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. 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. But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. He had a good way of making very mundane and plain things feel like it was great to do, and great to do together, Russell Nelson Jr. said. You know, we were all really close in age, and hed spend his whole time untangling our lines, because we would throw them wherever. [99], In April 2019, the church's First Presidency published a revelation reversing a controversial November 2015 policy classifying same-sex marriage couples as apostates, and barring children of same-sex marriages from baby blessings, and from baptism until age 18. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: 217 total, I think was the last number I knew. Scripture Toss. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. We, we participated. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. 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. leading the Church through a global pandemic, President Russell M. Nelsons prophetic ministry: 5 years of historic leadership, revelation and invitations, What 3 of President Russell M. Nelsons children have learned from him as a father, 15 experiences of people who followed President Nelsons invitations, including focusing on the temple, taking charge of testimony, Invitations President Nelson has given since he became Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson offers 3 deep sea fishing lessons to help improve lives in 2023, Sarah Jane Weaver: Why President Nelsons 5-year ministry is not so different from playing Scrabble, 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, Calling every temple a symbol of Jesus Christ, President Nelson rededicates the Washington D.C. 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. We, one time, I had gotten all the Christmas decorations out of the attic. I think its important to note, yeah, they encouraged us to do our homework and would be happy to help if we needed it. 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 I remember as a 14-year-old thinking, Man, are we ever gonna go home? Because we are in a different place, a different country, a different something every day, every night. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. But something that we just did together and had fun doing together. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. There was a high expectation that we would be an eternal family, and we were going to be working together to see how we could accomplish that goal.. Gloria Irion: Sure. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. They consistently had family home evening. 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. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. President Russell M. Nelson holds a child with his wife, Wendy, by his side in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 20, 2018. 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]. I kind of joke around that its kept me good, but I think it really has, because I dont want to do anything to take away from who he is and what hes done. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I know your mother served for five years in the Tabernacle Choir. And this little boy, he couldnt have been 12. Afterwards, in September, he traveled to church meetings in several European countries. 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. 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? 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. 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