Marsh appreciates her fathers glass-half-full perspective. [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. 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. He committed it. I just feel like, wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Even, a long time ago, I was 14, right after my freshman year of high school, I was the only one at home. 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. In 2009, he, along with his wife and others, were attacked while in Mozambique. 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). 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. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. It has been four years since Russell M. Nelson became prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And hes good at it. And, more importantly, to underscore the Lords hand and Gods creations and how divinely created all of this is and all of our bodies, how they are so intricately designed by our Heavenly Father, that theres no other way we could have come to be had it not been for the divine hand of the Creator. The children were grateful to see their fathers cheerful countenance return after he married Wendy Watson. [15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. You have nine daughters, and your mothers gone in the morning to perform with the choir. At one point, the team came close enough to the front that they received fire from enemy artillery positions, which missed them. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. So we all have that exact same opportunity. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories. 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Youth Jesus Christ Friend to Friend 2021 A Visit with Sister Joy D. Jones, the Primary General President Activity: Draw a Child Praying Activity: Learn to Make Pictures from Rocks [63], In August 2010, Nelson journeyed to the dedication of the Kiev Ukraine Temple. He loves to learn. I think hes, I dont know, mind over matter what. And now, the 96-year-old father of 10, has a new title: great-great-grandfather. [47] He also made several other visits to that continent, including one to Kenya in 2011. I often think of Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not, and that is my dad.. 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. Gloria Irion: He was kind of busy with his own church callings, too. 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? 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. 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. [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. Sarah Jane Weaver: What are some of the other things you did I know as a family you like to ski? 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. That was fun. And we go to pull this massive wire out of the box and the whole bundle of wires comes out in the shape of a box. Were so grateful for that technology that allows us to do that. He said, I never left them. And, and then you look back. Gloria Irion: I remember him coming over, we would have him over for a meal or something after mother had passed away. We have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets to have that guidance in our lives., 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. Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. and M.D. And so I saw him the Sunday after they came back from their honeymoon. And so that was one-on-one time with him, or one-on-two, if there was someone else with you. Elder Russell M. Nelson. So the fact that it was her heart, everything that could have been done to help her was done. [40], Nelson also served for eight years as the church's Sunday School General President. He made everything look easy. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And we were just, and we would just love to help him and doing taxes. [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." What did your parents do to create that feeling in your family? Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship within LDS temples. [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. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. 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. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. He just goes forward and learns what he needs to learn and takes all of the experience with him to help. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. They both played the piano and the organ. But something that we just did together and had fun doing together. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. 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. We always had fun. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. Laurie Marsh: I dont think so. In 1985, Nelson was the first person ever to be made an honorary professor of Shandong Medical College. They consistently had family scripture reading. [87], Nelson also introduced major changes in church organization during the April general conference. Ordained an Apostle on 12 April 1984, Elder Nelson received his B.A. I just move forward and do as Im directed. And that was a lesson for me too. So for me, its not been anything different. What was it like when he came home? They talk about President Nelsons Church leadership and offer a unique glimpse into his role as a father, husband and teacher. Image The Lord Jesus Christ, by Del Parson 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. Not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning.. And Ive had many experiences over the last five years that confirm that, and I am eternally grateful. But he would also buy us daughters a corsage with a note with love as a potential mother. 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. In 1966, Nelson became head of the thoracic residency program that combined resources from the University of Utah Medical School, LDS Hospital, Primary Children's Hospital and the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City. Sometimes, it was keeping Daddy from sleeping. Wendy Nelson Maxfield, daughter of Russell M. Nelson, died Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019 at her home after "a courageous and faith-filled battle with cancer." . He said it was like a womens dormitory., Gloria Irion: It was definitely like a sorority, for sure. [66] He developed ties with the medical community in China and made several trips there to train surgeons. Gloria Irion: I thought it was really a blessing. I think the Church is very well aware that they kind of had a motto when they got married to seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything else will be added on to it. And you go through these hard and difficult times and when you see your dad be vulnerable and lose these loved ones, its hard. And I think thats something that I treasure. [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. [118], Dantzel Nelson died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City on February 12, 2005, at age 78. And she just kind of slumped over. What have you observed from their relationship? Every one of us has such a strong testimony that hes here for such a time. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. Here he is in his 90s and always up on the latest technology with the great help that he gets. The three children concluded the interview with key lessons learned from their father, President Nelson. He wanted that to be their own inspired decisions, his son said. [111], In April 2020, Nelson announced plans to build a temple in Shanghai, China. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. 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]. [119] Watson, originally from Raymond, Alberta, was a professor of marriage and family therapy at BYU prior to her retirement in 2006. And when he was home, it was time for the family. But really, we chose to come and I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate. And of course, its true. I remember him saying it once, but living it always, the best thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother, Irion said. And I think thats a sentiment that is shared by all of our listeners, as well. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. 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. We just loved to help him. Poor guy. But Ive always said it keeps me good. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. So, those are words that I think describe him well. [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. Music was something we love to do together, Irion said. This is the way we treat this person. When she passed, it wasnt OK, well, weve got this eternal perspective and lets move on. I dont want that to come across. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Thats kind of like coming home from your mission and they say, How was your mission? How do you sum up two years in a sentence? He had this folding table that we would pull out from under a bed, and he would set it up and start taping up all these Gloria Irion: Spreadsheets. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. That was a good window into the eternities and how we just keep going, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? I do remember him changing diapers, reading books and helping us with homework. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I always knew that I could ask my dad anything, and he would have the answer. [33], Nelson was honored nationally by being elected president of the Society for Vascular Surgery for the year 1975. So when mother sang in the choir, I must have been, I dont know, 7 or 8 or something. And theres no surprise to me that we all were so excited to be mothers, because the way he felt that position was such a calling of honor. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. 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. [89] A few days before this, Nelson and his counselors met with the national leaders of the NAACP. All rights reserved. You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. And so, like Laurie said, hes always been very consistent throughout his whole life. It also adjusted previous policies forbidding adult males to teach classes of children or youth alone to apply to all adults. And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. He knew everything, not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning. EP 42 - Huge episode packed to the gills! And I think shes a great sounding board for Daddy and plays a critical role. He always is going and doing things, Russell Nelson Jr. said. We were traveling with President Nelson on his global ministry in Uruguay. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. [45][46], Nelson's assignments as an apostle have included supervisory responsibility for the LDS Church in Africa. Their family includes 10 children, 56 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. We were invited, with all, all their love to come and participate in that. Screenshot from YouTube He knew everything that could have been done was done. Dr. Russell M. Nelson holds a model of the human heart. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: He, a lot of times, even as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve has a lot of travel and a lot of comings and goings, and a question he would get asked a lot is, How do you deal with jet lag? And he would just say, I dont have time to deal with it. This broadcast ahead of the press conference was unprecedented and provided the new leaders an opportunity to briefly address the entire church immediately. And to help make this goal of being an internal family happen. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. You know, like we said, anytime he was home. In 1964, he set up his own private practice with him as the lead and Conrad Jenson as an associate. 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. In addition to the large crowd in attendance, the devotional was broadcast across the state. Friend. It was probably 10 years ago that he taught Katie how to AirDrop photos. And weve had the blessing. . Dont know what I did in the pre-life, but Im grateful every day to be the daughter of Russell and Dantzel Nelson. President Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. And even so, he was going to do what he was called on to do and I knew he loved her and was grieving. He was set apart as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by President Thomas S. Monson on July 15, 2015. 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. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. What was your house like, when you were children? [32], In 1981, Nelson held appointments as a visiting professor of surgery at the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico City and the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile. Ray Goldrup. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sarah Jane Weaver: Now I heard your father once describe your home growing up. Famous Military Physician Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924 in United States. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. [48], From 2007 to 2015, Nelson was as a member of the Church Boards of Trustees/Education, the governing body of the Church Educational System, and the chairman of its executive committee. [107], In October 2018, Nelson concluded a 10-day trip to South America by dedicating the Concepcion Chile Temple. 1, she said. 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. 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. [77][78], On February 10, 2019, Nelson spoke to church members in Arizona at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. 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. But there was a deep level of grief all three times and very apparent, helped us navigate it too. Sarah Jane Weaver: Share a little more about what your father taught you about women and being raised in this home with so many women. 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. Petersen. And a husband and a wife work together in a family. . Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me. 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. 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 [34] He was also a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. And so he was always very loving and caring. In the five years since then, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry traveling to 35 nations, extending countless invitations, leading the Church through a global pandemic and overseeing the continuing restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know he was aching it was tough for him to. Russell Nelson Jr. remembers his father teaching him how to maintain the home, from changing a light bulb to shoveling the walks and taking out the garbage, as well as other home duties. The Soccer . I think most of us took piano lessons and then got to choose another instrument, but music was really big. 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? I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. 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. Often on Mothers Day, President Nelson bought his wife a corsage. I think the world at large has seen that hes been preserved, but to see the preparation that has happened, and to hear from him about receiving instruction, receiving guidance, following that guidance, is such a testimony to me about the prophet and the Lord communicating with the Church through the prophet and communicating with the world. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. 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. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. Doing taxes doesnt sound like fun at all as an adult, but its something we just did together and had fun doing together.. And we just enlarge our circle of love and embrace them. Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. "Who are we? And the first thing he would do was look for, and find, and greet my mother. Subscribe to theChurch News podcastonApple Podcasts,Amazon,Google Podcasts,Stitcher,Spotify,bookshelf PLUSor wherever you get podcasts. Just like that. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. 1972). As of April 2022, Nelson has announced a total of 100 new temples to be built in several countries around the world. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. And I actually lament reaching this point in the podcast, because I could hear you guys talk about your father all day long. It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson. What was discipline like in your home growing up? He really didnt raise his voice. Gloria Irion: My addition to that is when he taught me how to get the lenses out of the fish eyes. And part of, I think, his processing his grief was like playing the piano. And then number three, we normally would wait for Daddy, to have dinner together as a family. We love Wendy. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. He would have worked very, very, long hours in his career as a surgeon. In this assignment, he worked closely with Dennis B. Neuenschwander and Hans B. During the 1950s, Dantzel was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. But I think his outward focus was a good example to us, too. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. Children(s) Emily Nelson Wittwer, Brenda N. Miles, MORE [X] Biography. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family with family at the temple. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. Its just part of who I am and, and the way I was raised. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. Hed come in the door. Shes very strong. [100] Nelson had previously characterized the 2015 policy as direction from God, stating "Each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. But we, we had him come over for dinner. Really, I can honestly say to this day, my best friends are my sisters, and my brother, and. You get more joy from letting other people have that experience than you do from having that experience yourself. And I thought that was such a beautiful sentiment. In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. I hope you have learned something today about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by peering with me through the Church News window. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. "[101] Shortly after the change, Nelson said in a press release that the reversal was, "revelation upon revelation. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. 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. 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. 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