For approximately half of this time, he was assigned to oversee the fourteen stakes at BYU, while he worked with the stakes in Kearns, Utah, for the rest of his tenure. At the end of each year, President Nelson set up a folding table in the living room, set out spreadsheets and paperwork, and invited his children to participate in preparing the family taxes. You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. [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. And Gloria, lets start with you. 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. President Russell M. Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel White Nelson, at the University of Utah in 1942. [4] Nelson was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for nearly 34 years, and was the quorum president from 2015 to 2018. He was there. And, but yeah, I think he set a great example of, you know, studying and doing well in school. But I really feel like their love for us was not tied to any kind of accomplishment at all. But we have a tradition at the Churchs podcast and that is we always end with the same question. [47] He also made several other visits to that continent, including one to Kenya in 2011. And that if we can be obedient, and make and keep our covenants, well be able to live eternally as a family with Heavenly Father again. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. "I feel pure joy every time I welcome a new member of our family into the world." The meeting took place the day before the church's Rome Italy Temple was dedicated. That was always number one. And you know, he was there with her. And he said, Oh, no, Im just good at taking instruction. I mean, we were all so grateful, including him, that it wasnt a day or so before someone found her. Laurie Marsh: OK. And so, well, his health and strength is due in large part to her efforts and all the things that she does, in ways to support him that we dont know the half of, Im sure. 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. Baptism. Hes curious. 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. "Who are we? 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. Both parents played the piano and their mother was a talented singer. [80][81][82], In August 2019, Nelson visited Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina and Brazil. So even though were not physically together, were still very emotionally attached. Published by the Church of Jesus Christ of La. And so its been really neat to see that come through. 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. And as the evening was winding down, it was time for us to go and go back to our homes. "[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". Dantzel White Nelson and Russell M. Nelson. President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. 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. When we were younger, jumping from bed to bed, we had one bedroom that had five kids sleeping in, and it was right directly under their bedroom. She was a Canadian nurse and educator. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. So, I thought that was a good example to always be a learner, a lifelong learner. He treated her like royalty, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Laurie Marsh: I tell people all the time, I said I think we owe Wendy Nelson and the Lord for His longevity and his ability to continue to serve in his capacity right now. He was ordained an apostle on April 12, 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. And weve had the blessing. Ethnicity, religion & political views 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. He was set apart as a counselor in the bishopric by Joseph Fielding Smith, whose son-in-law was the bishop. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. Gloria Irion: I know mother saw you when she was pregnant with Emily. So today, we will go in reverse order from age and start with Russ and go to Laurie and end with Gloria and have each of you answer the question: What do you know now that youve learned from President Russell M. Nelson? [21] Following his military service, he did a year of work and surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. [107], In October 2018, Nelson concluded a 10-day trip to South America by dedicating the Concepcion Chile Temple. And hes good at it. [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. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. Sometimes, it was keeping Daddy from sleeping. Its, What do you know now? And we always give our guests the last word. We were serving in Nauvoo when the sister just older than I am, passed away, Wendy, that was just before they went to Paradise, California. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. He did what he needed to do, he knew. Russell is a prophet, Baptised at sixteen, His parents were less active; He was very keen. Irion added her witness that President Nelson has been prepared and preserved to lead the Church. In 2011, Nelson Sr. returned to Russia to organize the first church stake in that country, headquartered in Moscow. It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. But there was a deep level of grief all three times and very apparent, helped us navigate it too. And we knew that. President Russell M. Nelson, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sits with his counselors, President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor (left), and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor (right), at a press conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. And she just kind of slumped over. 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. Hes always had a lot of responsibilities. 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. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. She has this, this spirit of Elijah with her shes just so aware and, you know, just so focused on the temple and temple work and just such a great example. 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. Emily Nelson Wittwer died of cancer in 1995. Sarah Jane Weaver: Is there anything about your fathers service as President of the Church that surprised you or that caught your attention? Scripture Toss. But none of us were ever forced to come.. Ringger. 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. Ive been so grateful for the teachings that our parents have given us about the importance of being centered in Jesus Christ. 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). [22], In 1955, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. What was it like when he came home? So always active, always doing something, always engaged. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, thats, thats well-documented in, in the books. The Everlasting Covenant Monthly Liahona Message, October 2022 The Everlasting Covenant By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints All those who have made a covenant with God have access to a special kind of love and mercy. Come, Follow Me Activities. 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. And a constant forever is that routine of coming home and finding mother and greeting her and then having dinner together was always a great thing. [71] On August 8, 2022, Nelson became the church's oldest apostle ever, surpassing David B. He said it was like a womens dormitory., Gloria Irion: It was definitely like a sorority, for sure. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. [118], Dantzel Nelson died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City on February 12, 2005, at age 78. Join us every week for a new episode. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. He is proud of who we are and who we have become and for our own accomplishments, Russell Nelson Jr. said. But yeah, its less than, less than ideal, but in a lot of ways, there are some advantages to the Zoom calls too. President Russell M. Nelson with daughter Sylvia Webster and three great-grandchildren. 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. President Nelson supported his wife in becoming a member of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for a few years. [75], In September 2018, Nelson visited the Dominican Republic, where he gave an entire talk in Spanish, which was believed to be the first time a church president had given an extended talk in a formal setting in a language other than English. 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. [40], Nelson also served for eight years as the church's Sunday School General President. All rights reserved. At the same conference, Dallin H. Oaks was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. I also feel like if somebodys got a job to do, let them do it and I think hes a good cheerleader. So thats not surprising, but its been neat to see. [97] At the end of the month, Nelson toured five South American countries, during which he met with Peru's president, Martn Vizcarra, gave a major address in Peru in Spanish, and dedicated the Concepcin Chile Temple. 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. Nelson took up this challenge and developed elementary proficiency in Mandarin. 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. Gloria Irion: I think he is open to hearing counsel. The operation would "entail extremely high risk." Wearily, President Kimball, then the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said he was ready to die. And I, Im not sure Ill have time for that. And he said, Well, why dont you just come to a rehearsal and see what you think and, you know, just kind of come and check it out. So he comes, and he looks on the stage at the female lead role, and it was Dansel White, and he decided he would participate. [8] [9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (1920-2016) and Enid (1926-2019), and a brother, Robert H. (1931-2014). They have agreed to talk to us about President Nelson in his role as a father. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. 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. You know, like we said, anytime he was home. He couldnt resist. [89] A few days before this, Nelson and his counselors met with the national leaders of the NAACP. And he had a Church assignment in England, it was the 150th anniversary of the Church in England. In 1964, he set up his own private practice with him as the lead and Conrad Jenson as an associate. "All are children of God." 1:29 Can You Feel My Love? The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. It also adjusted previous policies forbidding adult males to teach classes of children or youth alone to apply to all adults. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. 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. I mean, I can remember having so many fun experiences. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. First, the high priests groups at the ward level were dissolved, making all Melchizedek priesthood holders in wards and branches part of the elders quorum. This letter reiterated existing policies, but also explicitly stated that no one should ever be counseled against reporting abuse to legal authorities. They get to see him the way we know him. So when mother sang in the choir, I must have been, I dont know, 7 or 8 or something. I think hes good at making decisions and moving forward. [114] Together they had ten children: nine daughtersMarsha, Wendy (19512019),[115] Gloria, Brenda, Sylvia, Emily (19581995),[116] Laurie, Rosalie, and Marjorieand a son, Russell Jr. (b. Sarah Jane Weaver: And you have nine girls, then Russ comes along. But really, we chose to come and I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate. 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. 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. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Russel said theyd each had their roles and cooking wasnt one of his. 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 kind of watched him deflect some praise that someone was directing toward him. [79], On March 9, 2019, Nelson met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. [70] Nelson chose not to retain Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who had served as Monson's Second Counselor, in the new First Presidency. I have felt during his leadership, the importance of living our lives focused on the Savior and that that should be our number one priority, no matter what were doing. And Ill never forget President Nelson looked at that little boy so tenderly. [65], When he was Sunday School General President, Nelson attended a meeting where Kimball urged those present to learn Chinese. He lived that saying.. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. We were traveling with President Nelson on his global ministry in Uruguay. And we all are. 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Jones, the Primary General President Activity: Draw a Child Praying Activity: Learn to Make Pictures from Rocks We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And a husband and a wife work together in a family. 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. That was a good window into the eternities and how we just keep going, Russell Nelson Jr. said. 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. He took the lens out of the fishs eye out and said, Look, this is the lens and held it up over a newspaper that was right nearby and showed how it kind of magnified the print on the newspaper. [4][17], After medical school, Nelson went to the University of Minnesota for his medical residency. [42], In 1991, Nelson served as the negotiator for the LDS Church with the Internal Revenue Service over whether contributions to support missionaries serving would be tax deductible. 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. When he was home, he was home, Marsh said. Elder Nelson's previous marriage was to Dantzel White Nelson, who died 12 February 2005. He wrote a letter to me, right after I was born. 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. 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 And so really, that part is not different. You know, we were all really close in age, and hed spend his whole time untangling our lines, because we would throw them wherever. And it was fast-paced and it was hard to keep up with him, but it was also filled with so much love and beautiful moments. He tended to walk through their home, turning off extra lights or the television, before sitting down to dinner with the family. All rights reserved. We, one time, I had gotten all the Christmas decorations out of the attic. Sarah Jane Weaver: He committed pretty fast? The guidance also had a clear emphasis on using counseling to assist in healing from abuse. Marsh has learned the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and following the prophet. When Daddy was called to be an apostle, I lived in Michigan at the time. And then in what felt like a very vulnerable moment. In addition to the large crowd in attendance, the devotional was broadcast across the state. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. He talks about losing his wife to a heart attack after having spent his whole career studying and treating and operating on the heart. He encouraged them to collectively choose a period of seven days in which to abstain from the use of social media. What was it like for the Nelson children to grow up in a home with a world-famous heart surgeon? As church president, Nelson is recognized by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. But I know he spent a lot of time with her and with their family and tried to be supportive. But Is the Real Name Too Long? How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught? Russell Nelson Jr. said. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. So hes brilliant. Sarah Jane Weaver: I think thats a really beautiful thing. 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. We, we participated. Nelson family No one has experience doing both operations on a 77-year-old patient, he had told President Kimball. [77][78], On February 10, 2019, Nelson spoke to church members in Arizona at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, its been fun to kind of contrast and compare the way his teachings and ministry happens worldwide now, to the way it was done in our home when we were young, when I was young. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. Nelson began his presidency two days after his ordination with a short broadcast to church members in January 2018 before then holding a press conference. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: 217 total, I think was the last number I knew. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. How did President Nelsons academic and professional accomplishments influence his childrens education and career paths? And I think this is why I loved anatomy and wanted to be a doctor for a good long while. We were invited, with all, all their love to come and participate in that. And it was a nice reinforcement of, you know, Dont worry about him. I want to talk about President Nelson before he was a Church leader. [88], June 2018 began with a First Presidency-sponsored celebration of the 40th anniversary of the revelation extending priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy members without regard to race, in which Nelson gave concluding remarks. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. "Have faith to keep all the commandments of God, knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy. He never misses them, never. I dont know if it happened a ton or if its just that such a fond memory that I remember that, but he was pretty hands on. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gloria Irion: You know, I just had a thought about what an important thing music was in our home. And they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. So we all have that exact same opportunity. "[112], While a student at the University of Utah, Nelson met and began dating fellow Utah student Dantzel White (19262005). 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. Laurie Marsh: I just think the way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. Sarah Jane Weaver: You have been listening to the Church News podcast. Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? He was sustained in a Solemn Assembly on March 31, 2018. . In timing with this milestone, three of President Nelsons 10 children Irion, Marsh and son Russell Nelson Jr. recently discussed with the Church News growing up in the Nelson home and his role as a father. So really, by and large, we all came all the time. Nelson was set apart as the quorum president on July 15, 2015, by Thomas S. Both parents knew how to teach their children about the why of things, their son said. [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. And he was always teaching. I would say that I know a key part of life is to learn and to grow, to love one another, to love the Lord and enjoy the blessings that come from Him as we keep our covenants.. Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. Parents shouldn't have to bury their children, and in President Nelson's life, he has had this heavy duty twice. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. And as later in life, your father lost both your mother and then two of his daughters to cancer. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelson's 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. 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. 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? Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. And then I also remember, Daddy coming, he was serving as our stake president of the time. He set a great example of, you had to stop being a surgeon be. 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