"[101] Shortly after the change, Nelson said in a press release that the reversal was, "revelation upon revelation. Or I happened to be serving a mission during most of his time so far, and Preach My Gospel was another one that helped build my faith. But I think his outward focus was a good example to us, too. In 1960, he performed one of the first-ever repairs of tricuspid valve regurgitation. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. First his kind of fast-paced travel around the world 35 nations in about 19 months. I know he was aching it was tough for him to. Together, they raised seven children and have 20 grandchildren. 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. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. He speaks from the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Haight. So we all have that exact same opportunity. [109] Nelson took all the church's apostles with him to Rome for that dedication. I think hes, I dont know, mind over matter what. But we got the outdoor lights out and we were getting ready to put them up on the outside of the house. An example I know a lot of us have shared with each other is doing taxes at the end of the year. With the death of Monson on January 2, 2018, Nelson became the anticipated successor to the church's presidency. [71] On August 8, 2022, Nelson became the church's oldest apostle ever, surpassing David B. President Russell M. Nelson will mark five years as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2023. Marsh has learned the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and following the prophet. But as Ive watched Daddy go through those times. 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]. Prophet, physician, husband and father: A look at the life of President Nelson, 98 statements of counsel from President Nelson in honor of his 98th birthday, Church News podcast, episode 118: Three of President Russell M. Nelsons children celebrate his 5 years as prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father, Invitations President Nelson has given since he became Prophet, President Russell M. Nelsons prophetic ministry: 5 years of historic leadership, revelation and invitations, A fulness of joy: President Nelson shares message of eternal life at his daughters funeral, 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. In the April 2016 Priesthood Session, President Nelson told the rest of the storya beautiful ending for both him and the grieving family. President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Watson Nelson in Pennsylvania at the dedication of the newly developed Priesthood Restoration Site in Their first son, Jimmy Jr., died without a definitive diagnosis. [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. 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 I think I have learned from my own, personal experiences, that God calls prophets to lead and guide us while were on this earth. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. By taking the sacrament each Sunday, he said, Christs Atonement literally becomes part of their identity. For example: During a BYU fireside in 2000, he said young Latter-day Saints should recognize that they are the children of Abraham, of prophets and of covenants. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News 11 of 11 And so I saw him the Sunday after they came back from their honeymoon. 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? Nothing is ever too hard, just have faith in the Lord, do your best, and everything is going to be OK, she said. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, exits 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: 217 total, I think was the last number I knew. 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. Irion added her witness that President Nelson has been prepared and preserved to lead the Church. He was a very calm, patient and loving father. And he was always teaching. Especially being at the younger end, I saw more mature father and parents than my siblings did. 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. But, you know, to witness his preparation and preservation and the ongoing revelation and guidance that he is given. In timing with this milestone, three of President Nelsons 10 children Irion, Marsh and son Russell Nelson Jr. recently discussed with the Church Newsgrowing They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. Sarah Jane Weaver: Is there anything about your fathers service as President of the Church that surprised you or that caught your attention? And theyre difficult times for us. 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. This broadcast ahead of the press conference was unprecedented and provided the new leaders an opportunity to briefly address the entire church immediately. And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. And then I also remember, Daddy coming, he was serving as our stake president of the time. I know for myself that I didnt want to break the rules because I didnt want to disappoint them.. All rights reserved. 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. So the fact that it was her heart, everything that could have been done to help her was done. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: One thing Ive learned, hearing from others, other General Authorities as we happen to bump into them, and even down into my own life is, watching him allow priesthood holders exercise their keys. I kind of watched him deflect some praise that someone was directing toward him. Sometimes, it was keeping Daddy from sleeping. [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. Petersen. Gloria Irion: I thought it was really a blessing. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. And it actually goes along with what were talking about when we asked him about his decision to let members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, dedicated temples. 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. Laurie Marsh: There was always somebody to talk to, somebody to play with, play dolls with, or talk about problems or whatever. Faust. When she passed, it wasnt OK, well, weve got this eternal perspective and lets move on. I dont want that to come across. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. Nelson told members that the use of nicknames such as Mormon or LDS was "a major victory for Satan. It was probably 10 years ago that he taught Katie how to AirDrop photos. Both parents knew how to teach their children about the why of things, their son said. 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 so is his wife and my mother had an amazing role in that, as well. [99], In April 2019, the church's First Presidency published a revelation reversing a controversial November 2015 policy classifying same-sex marriage couples as apostates, and barring children of same-sex marriages from baby blessings, and from baptism until age 18. And the thing about Daddy with this routine is when he was home, he was home. Gloria Irion: I agree. Afterwards, in September, he traveled to church meetings in several European countries. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: You have been listening to the Church News podcast. [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. So, those are words that I think describe him well. 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. 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 we have a couple of things in place. And when he was teaching me how to water ski, or having very, very spiritual experiences on the mountain, when we were skiing. Hes curious. President Russell M. Nelson smiles upon greeting fellow leaders during the Sunday afternoon session of the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Absolutely not. 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. President Russell M. Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel White Nelson, at the University of Utah in 1942. [89] A few days before this, Nelson and his counselors met with the national leaders of the NAACP. 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. [Laughing]. Welcome to the Church News podcast. He would come find that baby in the crib, pick her up, nuzzle his nose in her neck, hold her and smell her and sing to her and coo to her, and put her back down, Irion said. [30], In 1965, the University of Chicago offered Nelson the position as head of their department of thoracic surgery. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. And to help make this goal of being an internal family happen. He focused on the family for sure. 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 they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. Dantzel White was a native of Perry, Utah, and first met Nelson when they were the c And as the evening was winding down, it was time for us to go and go back to our homes. 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. [8][9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (19202016) and Enid (19262019), and a brother, Robert H. (19312014).
The meeting took place the day before the church's Rome Italy Temple was dedicated. She knows her father has been called as Prophet for this time and is grateful to be his daughter. And part of, I think, his processing his grief was like playing the piano. You know, I said a little bit earlier that I was always taught to respect women, especially our mother and my sisters. And I just kind of said, What do you, what do you want us to do now? Asking from a point of, How can we help you?

So when mother sang in the choir, I must have been, I dont know, 7 or 8 or something. It wasnt me. 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. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. [40], Nelson also served for eight years as the church's Sunday School General President. Gloria Irion: Yes, I think thats very well said. 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. He loves to be up on the latest technology. It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson. 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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. I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. Up through August 2019, he had visited sixteen countries, addressing thousands of members of the faith. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. And so thats probably one of the main lessons that I learned growing up about. And so the two of them working together was just a really nice example of how a husband and wife and a mother and father worked together. 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. 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.

[15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. [24] He was at the forefront of surgeons focusing attention on coronary artery disease,[26] and contributed to the advance of valvular surgery as well. 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. That was always at the top of the priority list to treat not only my mother, but my sisters and all women, with respect.. 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. 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. I think we taught him patience and long-suffering. [44] For a time he was also the church's representative to a US State Department committee on international religious freedom. I dont remember him watching TV. 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. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. I mean, we were all so grateful, including him, that it wasnt a day or so before someone found her. He spent the next 29 years working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Sarah Jane Weaver: What are some of the other things you did I know as a family you like to ski? You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Russell Nelson" redirects here.

Anyway, do you know more of the story? Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me, nothing. And so, like Laurie said, hes always been very consistent throughout his whole life. [74], In June 2018, Nelson traveled to Alberta, Canada, where his second wife was born and raised, and gave three devotional addresses in three consecutive evenings. [55] "It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson," Nelson said. He knew everything that could have been done was done. . He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords. During his tenure the Sunday School developed a unified 8-year-cycle of covering the LDS Church's scriptures in its curriculum. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. It could perceive a lot of weight on my shoulders, because hows he going to besmirch, our name? But no, its been an honor. [66] He developed ties with the medical community in China and made several trips there to train surgeons.

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. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. And hes good at it. [107], In October 2018, Nelson concluded a 10-day trip to South America by dedicating the Concepcion Chile Temple. It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. To not join in meant missing out on something fun. [18][19][20], Nelson served a two-year term of duty in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, and was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Gloria Irion: My addition to that is when he taught me how to get the lenses out of the fish eyes. But I know he spent a lot of time with her and with their family and tried to be supportive. That was always number one. 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. Its, What do you know now? And we always give our guests the last word. 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. He was happy. And quite often he had callings and stuff that would take him out of the home after dinner, but sometimes he was home. They love to watch sports. 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. But Ive always said it keeps me good. It was a real love of my parents. The children agreed that both parents made education a high priority and fostered a love of lifelong learning. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. 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. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. [119] Watson, originally from Raymond, Alberta, was a professor of marriage and family therapy at BYU prior to her retirement in 2006. 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. And then go to Laurie and end with Russ. In 2009, he, along with his wife and others, were attacked while in Mozambique. Dantzel Nelson with fourth daughter Brenda. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. But. Were so grateful for that technology that allows us to do that. [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. Marsh appreciates her fathers glass-half-full perspective. We dont have time for that. [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. Hes very disciplined, Irion said, noting the word disciplined is tied to the word disciple. Those are words that I think describe him well.. Gloria Irion: I remember him coming over, we would have him over for a meal or something after mother had passed away.

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. What have you observed from their relationship? LDS apostles serve full-time for life, and so Nelson retired from all of his prior professional positions. 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. He treated her like royalty, Russell Nelson Jr. said. How did his studies ripple into the home? This is the way we treat this person, you know. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. His 10th child and only son was born two months after his first grandson. [118], Dantzel Nelson died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City on February 12, 2005, at age 78. [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. And shes always a cheerleader for Daddy in front of us, for sure. The 98-year-old leader is the Utah-based faiths oldest-ever prophet-president. [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. There was also a shift from having members of the Sunday School general board do all the training for new teachers to providing materials which developed into the book Teaching: No Greater Call. His law is written in our hearts. And I think the other thing is, weve talked about the consistency of my dad, and my parents consistently had family prayer. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories.

As church president, Nelson is recognized by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. January 13, 2019. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 children: Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. [92], In August 2018, Nelson issued a statement urging the use of the church's full name. Nelson received a PhD from Minnesota in 1954 for his research contributions. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife Sister Wendy Nelson wave to attendees upon leaving the [106] With the temple in Nicaragua, Nelson fulfilled an apostolic promise he had made to church members there six years earlier. [22] His patient was a Latter-day Saint stake patriarch. And imagine in your minds eye the cardboard box just packed full of Christmas lights, strings and strings of Christmas lights. [85], In March 2018, the First Presidency issued a letter on preventing and responding to abuse. 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. 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. He later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. 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. is russell m nelson a vegetarian. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. [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. And were talking, boxes and boxes, because mother love to decorate the house for Christmas. If we can be obedient, and make and keep our covenants, well be able to live eternally as a family with Heavenly Father again, she said. Its a boy! And, you know, Ive also heard your father joke that, you know, you were probably three before you knew who your mother was, because there was just so much love and affection in that home.

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