And now, the 96-year-old father of 10, has a new title: great-great-grandfather. But there was a deep level of grief all three times and very apparent, helped us navigate it too. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. Laurie Marsh: I think for me, too, I just have, as weve gone through those times that are more difficult, Ive just held on the example of my parents. 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 Russell M. Nelson Jr.: He is. But in a way, it was comforting, to me, to see the level of grief that he was experiencing. There was no question he was the head of the home. Marsh has learned the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and following the prophet. And I think this is why I loved anatomy and wanted to be a doctor for a good long while. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. [15] Nelson began his first year of medical school while still an undergraduate, and completed the four-year MD program in only three years. The guidance also had a clear emphasis on using counseling to assist in healing from abuse. He just goes forward and learns what he needs to learn and takes all of the experience with him to help. And he had a Church assignment in England, it was the 150th anniversary of the Church in England. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. All rights reserved. Were pretty low maintenance, but maybe we had sisters or whatever. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. 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. [90] That same weekend Nelson gave a devotional to LDS youth in which he urged them to more fully commit to the church. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. At least I can say this, from my perspective, I know that my dad loves me. Especially being at the younger end, I saw more mature father and parents than my siblings did. And you know, he was there with her. So we were gone in total for about three weeks, two weeks of our own trip, and then a week of his assignment. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: 217 total, I think was the last number I knew. 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. "[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". 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I want to talk about, you know, you had this very tight-knit family that enjoyed being together and cherished the connections you had with each other. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. 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. The tender memory of President Russell M. Nelson as a young father is also reflective of how he has led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said Laurie Marsh, another daughter. 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. Fishing. Laurie Marsh: I just want to add to Russells comment about teaching opportunities, because Daddy was always looking for comments to say like, Oh, look how beautiful your mother is. Or always thanking her for what she was doing for our family and really noticed every little thing and taught us by example, that mother was of huge value to all of us, but number one to him. [15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. And I think thats a sentiment that is shared by all of our listeners, as well. 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. President Russell M. Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel White Nelson, at the University of Utah in 1942. And to help make this goal of being an internal family happen. In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. 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. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family with family at the temple. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. I know for myself that I didnt want to break the rules because I didnt want to disappoint them.. 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. 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Laurie Marsh: Really, we have extraordinary parents, but we are a normal family. 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). Laurie Marsh: And a lot of it was just going to each others performances and doing things together as a family and decorating the Christmas tree to Handels Messiah. So music really was a huge part of the things that we would do together. He made everything look easy. Youve made such an impact in that world of open heart surgery. And he says, Quite frankly, Laurie, I havent had time to think about it. You have nine daughters, and your mothers gone in the morning to perform with the choir. Nothings ever too hard. 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. Shes a good one, such a blessing to our family. We always had fun. "Have faith to keep all the commandments of God, knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy. Neither Nelson nor the Church is. [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 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. 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. EP 42 - Huge episode packed to the gills! But yeah, he would take us places. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. 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. Ringger. I mean, I can remember having so many fun experiences. In 1992, it was identified he was on the Strengthening Church Members Committee, alongside fellow apostle James E. Gloria Irion: Sure. Its been five years since President Nelson was sustained and set apart on Jan. 14, 2018, as the Churchs 17th President. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 children: Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. That was always number one. 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. Up through August 2019, he had visited sixteen countries, addressing thousands of members of the faith. 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. Daddy was able to participate in the school musical up at the University of Utah his freshman year. I feel like we were loved, because we were theirs. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. Hed come in the door. I also feel like if somebodys got a job to do, let them do it and I think hes a good cheerleader. After 20 months in service, he left active duty at the rank of captain. Sometimes President Nelson took his children on business trips. 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. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. And so thats been a neat thing. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well, I have to agree with all of you. But I love the idea that whats important is, we all go through trials, right? But. While at Minnesota, he was a member of surgeon Clarence Dennis's pioneering research team developing the heart-lung machine that in April 1951 supported the first human open-heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. He never misses them, never. Lost and Found Friends. [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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im so glad you mentioned technology. And hes more personable. And so he was always very loving and caring. He had a confirmation right then that this was a blessing that she went in a twinkling of an eye, basically, and kind of had to start accepting that. And so I saw him the Sunday after they came back from their honeymoon. And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. Can you talk a little bit about those times when the focus of your family had to be eternal? 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, Laurie, lets have you weigh in first. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos," Irion said of her 98-year-old father. You know, like we said, anytime he was home. In my personal life, I got called to be a bishop a few years back and he ordained me to the office of bishop in Melchizedek priesthood, but he let the stake president of that stake, set me apart as a bishop in that stake, letting him exercise his keys. And it was one of the biggest blessings of my life. Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. "[101] Shortly after the change, Nelson said in a press release that the reversal was, "revelation upon revelation. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. 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. They had a wonderful married life. 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. But I think a great impact on me is what Gloria shared, I think the fact that he has honored me, every Mothers Day my whole entire life, speaks volumes of the importance of family and the importance of eternal relationships. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, he treated her like royalty. [45][46], Nelson's assignments as an apostle have included supervisory responsibility for the LDS Church in Africa. And so, yeah, he had a really good way of making very mundane and plain things feel like it was great to do and great to do together. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. I do remember him changing diapers, and reading books and helping us with homework. 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. As soon as he saw him, they discussed that and decided. Just like a heart and a brain worked together to keep your body going, thats how I felt our mom and dad ran our home, he said. 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. I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. Nelson then attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1947 ranked first in his class. Gloria Irion: He was kind of busy with his own church callings, too. Sarah Jane Weaver: You have been listening to the Church News podcast. I remember vividly baths with Daddy, he would get three or four of us in the tub at a time. [80][81][82], In August 2019, Nelson visited Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina and Brazil. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. I want to talk about President Nelson before he was a Church leader. The Soccer . Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. [72], Since becoming church president, Nelson has visited members of the LDS Church in various areas of the world. And you know, he just made it fun. But Is the Real Name Too Long? [34] He was also a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. ", "Meet LDS Church President Russell M. 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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. I think hes good at making decisions and moving forward. 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. He spent the next 29 years working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. And summer trips to places, whether, if we went in the car or however we got there, again, it was more about being together and strengthening those relationships with each other. [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. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Maybe, yeah, maybe upon my first arrival it was a little chaotic and a lot of people coming and going, but you know as I aged up to a point where I can start remembering things and it actually was a more quiet home. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? Did you focus on science and math? I think hes, I dont know, mind over matter what. Laurie Marsh: Oh, there are so many I dont even know. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. And we all are. Gloria Irion: You know, I just had a thought about what an important thing music was in our home. 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. I knew he loved her and he missed her. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. Friend. This team was focused on ways to improve the treatment of wounded and was sent to all five MASH units active in Korea along with two major evacuation hospitals, several field station hospitals, a prisoner of war camp and larger evacuation hospitals in Japan, Hawaii, and the mainland United States in order to implement such improvements. They consistently had family home evening. He earned an M.D. First, he would find and greet his late wife, Dantzel Nelson. We just we land and thats what time it is and we move on. So Gloria Irion: I love in Sheri Dews biography, she quoted Wendy, after they came home from one of the world tours. So, thats been a neat thing for me to experience and learn over the last few years. [87], Nelson also introduced major changes in church organization during the April general conference. He loves to be up on the latest technology. And just to rely on that faith at all times and do what you can to build that faith, be it read the scriptures, or make sure youre praying sincerely or reading general conference talks. And so after they were married, they lived in her home for a little bit. He always is going and doing things, Russell Nelson Jr. said. And so that was one-on-one time with him, or one-on-two, if there was someone else with you. Russell M. Nelson was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this fireside was given on 6 February 2005. 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. Nelson signed 1,150 mission calls as the presiding apostle. He said, Well, its like being a father. And the first thing he would do was look for, and find, and greet my mother. That was fun. It was probably 10 years ago that he taught Katie how to AirDrop photos. And in that letter, he committed that he wouldnt do anything to besmirch our name. They both played the piano and the organ. This letter reiterated existing policies, but also explicitly stated that no one should ever be counseled against reporting abuse to legal authorities. Explore Russell M. Nelson net worth, birthday, height, age, bio, salary, 2023! 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 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. [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. Ordained an Apostle on 12 April 1984, Elder Nelson received his B.A. 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. Obedience or adherence to rules and laws came with the understanding of why we were doing it, Russell Nelson Jr. said. You probably came into a little more chaotic home than, than the average son. When he was home, he was home, Marsh said. Almost a fishy-smelling string of pearls. Yeah, he doesnt believe in it. 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). Next, Nelson ended home teaching and visiting teaching, replacing the programs with a focus on ministering, and shifting both the focus and methods of tracking them. He pronounced blessings upon Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo while visiting each of those countries; these serve as addendums to Monson's 1985 dedication of Yugoslavia for the preaching of the gospel. 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. They agree she has been a marvelous companion for President Nelson. (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. 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. They each had their specific roles but one couldnt operate properly without the other. 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. He really didnt raise his voice. [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. 1972). He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. [61], In August 2003, Nelson became the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve to visit Kazakhstan. He lived that saying.. Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? [85], In March 2018, the First Presidency issued a letter on preventing and responding to abuse. Friend January 2019 "Show and Tell" Senior Primary children in Greater Manchester, England, wrote their own verse about President Russell M. Nelson for the song "Follow the Prophet.". It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson. [114] The following year, Nelson married Wendy L. Watson (b. President Nelsons children admire their father for his discipline, optimism and activity, among many other qualities. 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. [100] Nelson had previously characterized the 2015 policy as direction from God, stating "Each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. So hes brilliant. Nothing. And so he does seem to always know what to do at the right time and that has become a hallmark of his ministry. The three children concluded the interview with key lessons learned from their father, President Nelson. I think he counsels well with others. [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. They get to see him the way we know him. What did your parents do to create that feeling in your family? [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. Sometimes, it was keeping Daddy from sleeping. That was a good window into the eternities and how we just keep going, Russell Nelson Jr. said. 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. Being as smart and skilled as he is, I kind of took some of that for granted. 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. . Hes always doing something, always engaged.. That doesnt sound like fun at all now as an adult, but somehow he made it seem like it was something that obviously, it needed to be done. But he would also buy us daughters a corsage with a note with love as a potential mother. . 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. President Russell M. Nelson. You just dont hear him say that. and M.D. The event marked the first time in history that a pope and an LDS Church president met face-to-face. However, after consulting with David O. McKay, Nelson turned down the offer. As He Would Love "When we follow Jesus Christ, we act as He would act and love as He would love."President Russell M. 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