And of course, its true. 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. 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. Irion added her witness that President Nelson has been prepared and preserved to lead the Church. [36], In addition to his medical work, Nelson served frequently as a leader in the LDS Church. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, exit the the Cottonwood Heights Utah Brighton Stake Center as the casket is placed into the hearse after President Nelson spoke at funeral services for his daughter, Wendy Nelson Maxfield, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. But really, we chose to come and I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate. 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. 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 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. Up through August 2019, he had visited sixteen countries, addressing thousands of members of the faith. Come, Follow Me. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. Come, Follow Me Activities. Image The Lord Jesus Christ, by Del Parson In the general conference talk " Covenants ," President Russell M. Nelson teaches that "when we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us." The covenants we have made direct our lives and give us a deeper purpose. Laurie Marsh The way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. And these are the kind of the old school Christmas lights, the glass bulbs, the thick gauge cables. He would have worked very, very, long hours in his career as a surgeon. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: 217 total, I think was the last number I knew. [22], In 1955, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. But so much of it was just about being together and taking the time to strengthen those relationships. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. Laurie Marsh: Oh, there are so many I dont even know. Thats why were here, but they dont need to be a trial of our faith. 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. And he did always emphasize how important education is, but as far as career choice goes, he never pushed one way or another. But as far as the details, my guess is, because Im the seventh, probably one of my older sisters was really making sure that I was presentable. and M.D. So we were gone in total for about three weeks, two weeks of our own trip, and then a week of his assignment. [117] Dantzel White was a native of Perry, Utah, and first met Nelson when they were the co-leads in a musical produced at the University of Utah. They have agreed to talk to us about President Nelson in his role as a father. 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. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. Sometimes, it was keeping Daddy from sleeping. [100] Nelson had previously characterized the 2015 policy as direction from God, stating "Each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. He loves to be up on the latest technology. We were at the Washington D.C. Temple rededication. 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. . He later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. 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. [7] In 1984, Nelson and the American jurist Dallin H. Oaks were selected to fill two vacancies in the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. [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. . But in a way, it was comforting, to me, to see the level of grief that he was experiencing. And 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 get that goal accomplished. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. Were so grateful for that technology that allows us to do that. "[112], While a student at the University of Utah, Nelson met and began dating fellow Utah student Dantzel White (19262005). The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. Or did he just want you to follow any path that was what you chose? They consistently had family home evening. And so, did your father get everyone up and ready for church? [38][39] He later served as a stake president in Salt Lake City from 1964 to 1971, with fellow future apostle Joseph B. Wirthlin serving as his second counselor. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. So, I thought that was a good example to always be a learner, a lifelong learner. Poor guy. And thats been one thing thats been true. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos," Irion said of her 98-year-old father. Elder Russell M. Nelson. building a so-called 'temple' in Shanghai. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family with family at the temple. And thats less great than his wonderful hugs, but we get to see FaceTime, Daddy gets to see FaceTime for people that are across the country, our missionaries in the world, you know, some of the family members that are missionaries every once in a while, theyll get to tune in on these calls. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. We just loved to help him. I think we taught him patience and long-suffering. [35] He performed a total of nearly 7,000 operations before his call to be an apostle. You just dont hear him say that. 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. He couldnt resist. After further surgical training and a two-year stint in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a professorship at the University of Utah School of Medicine. During that period, the Latter-day Saint Prophet has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry that has taken him to 35 countries, guided the Church through a pandemic, extended many invitations and continued to oversee the ongoing restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Of course, we were all in tears and trying to deal with that. [65], When he was Sunday School General President, Nelson attended a meeting where Kimball urged those present to learn Chinese. 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. Her marriage to Nelson is her first. Its, What do you know now? And we always give our guests the last word. [63], In August 2010, Nelson journeyed to the dedication of the Kiev Ukraine Temple. 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. And so I think we had a lot of stuff going on on Saturdays to prepare for Sunday. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. [21] Following his military service, he did a year of work and surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. 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 they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. Screenshot from YouTube Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? I do remember him changing diapers, reading books and helping us with homework. [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. 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. The hymn practice time in Sunday School was also renamed to worship through music. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. In 1964, he set up his own private practice with him as the lead and Conrad Jenson as an associate. And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So we all have that exact same opportunity. 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. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. 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. So, thats been a neat thing for me to experience and learn over the last few years. In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. But, you know, to witness his preparation and preservation and the ongoing revelation and guidance that he is given. Lost and Found Friends. 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 went because they were invited, Marsh said. "Who are we? "The purpose of the Church is to bring the blessings of God to His children on both sides of the veil," he said. And so he does seem to always know what to do at the right time and that has become a hallmark of his ministry. [39][4], Nelson was called as an apostle by church president Spencer W. Kimball, to whom he had served as a personal physician for many years. Despite his own sorrow, President Nelson encouraged his children to be with their children, to love them and teach them about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. 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. And so I saw him the Sunday after they came back from their honeymoon. But yeah, he would take us places. Fishing. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. He focused on the family for sure. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints poses in his office in the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. All rights reserved. Shes a good one, such a blessing to our family. 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. 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. While on duty, he was assigned to a research group formed by the commandant of the graduate school at Walter Reed, Col. William S. Stone and led by Dr. Fiorindo A. Simeone, a professor of surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland who had been a clinical investigator in the Mediterranean Theater during World War II. They had a wonderful married life. They are still married to this day. During that time. President Russell M. Nelson sits down with a puzzle in his spare time. Laurie Marsh: I just think the way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. For his only son, its President Nelsons activity and energy. I knew he loved her and he missed her. 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. And to help make this goal of being an internal family happen. How to Have Joy. 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.. Monson. Sarah Jane Weaver: And you have nine girls, then Russ comes along. But a lot of the things that he made look easy, for me, now as a parent, with kids, ranging from 14 to 26 years old, takes a lot of effort and takes a lot of knowledge. And shes always a cheerleader for Daddy in front of us, for sure. And his countenance was back up. 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. So, those are words that I think describe him well. He then did his medical residency and earned a PhD at the University of Minnesota, where he was a member of the research team developing the heart-lung machine that in 1951 supported the first ever human open-heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. He committed it. We were invited, with all, all their love to come and participate in that. Nelson family No one has experience doing both operations on a 77-year-old patient, he had told President Kimball. He assisted with house chores and helped get the children ready for church and ready for bed. [85], In March 2018, the First Presidency issued a letter on preventing and responding to abuse. You know, I said a little bit earlier that I was always taught to respect women, especially our mother and my sisters. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. Gloria Irion: They had an opportunity, you know, there was no ultrasound in those days, they had an opportunity nine times to consider the name Russell Marion Nelson Jr. and never considered it, never considered it until Daddy met him. The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. He made time for it. 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. [67] In 1995, Nelson went to Beijing, along with Neal A. Maxwell and other LDS Church leaders, on an official invitation of Li Lanqing, the Vice Premier of China.[68]. And so that way we can kind of keep up on what hes doing and he can read what were doing. Gloria Irion: Oh, right. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And we were just, and we would just love to help him and doing taxes. ", "Meet LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson, a Renaissance man with perfect pitch and pure faith", "Elder Russell M. Nelson: Applying Divine Laws", "SVS Past Presidents | Society for Vascular Surgery", "Pamela Atkinson: President Nelson's work has been saving lives and souls", "President Nelson Honored as "Pioneer" of Heart Surgery - Church News and Events", "Elder Russell M. Nelson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles", "What I know now that I learned from President Russell M. Nelson", "First Presidency statement cites scriptural mandate for Church committee", "Religious Leaders Hold A 2d World Parliament", "Elder Russell M. 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This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelson's 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. Nelson then attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1947 ranked first in his class. And imagine in your minds eye the cardboard box just packed full of Christmas lights, strings and strings of Christmas lights. 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. So we preceded that trip with our own personal trip, where we did some family history findings throughout Scandinavia. 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. 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. And, but yeah, I think he set a great example of, you know, studying and doing well in school. Absolutely not. Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. "[101] Shortly after the change, Nelson said in a press release that the reversal was, "revelation upon revelation. Find us on your favorite podcasting channel or with other news and updates about the Church on TheChurchNews.com. I think really, like I say, Im seventh, so Im a younger perspective. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories. I remember to when he had business trips, Im not sure how long this lasted, but I remember quite a few times, he would take one or two of us along when he had to go give a paper somewhere or something. Im just taking instruction and do it.. And so I think that was very much an emphasis in our home. [71] On August 8, 2022, Nelson became the church's oldest apostle ever, surpassing David B. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. Nelson was set apart as the quorum president on July 15, 2015, by Thomas S. [60][61] Nelson was involved in the first meetings between LDS Church leaders and government officials of Bulgaria,[62] Romania, and the Soviet Union, and worked to continue LDS expansion and recognition efforts in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland. And we were going to be working together to see how we could get that goal accomplished. [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. They get to see him the way we know him. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. And a husband and a wife work together in a family. He was set apart as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by President Thomas S. Monson on July 15, 2015. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. Gloria Irion: He was kind of busy with his own church callings, too. And I think shes a great sounding board for Daddy and plays a critical role. You know, like we said, anytime he was home. Not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning.. And, Laurie, lets have you weigh in first. Hes going to be fine. 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