I just feel like, wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. He tended to walk through their home, turning off extra lights or the television, before sitting down to dinner with the family. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. I dont remember him watching TV. The visible sadness was gone. He had a good way of making very mundane and plain things feel like it was great to do, and great to do together, Russell Nelson Jr. said. And I know that Daddy has been called to be the prophet in these times. We just need to be a child of God. This marked the first time since 1985 that a new church president had not retained a previously-serving counselor. Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? They get to see him the way we know him. Nelson then attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1947 ranked first in his class. Their family includes 10 children, 56 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. Marsh appreciates her fathers glass-half-full perspective. 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. And so he always just took even simple moments like that, to teach and to show how things worked. The Soccer . And in that letter, he committed that he wouldnt do anything to besmirch our name. [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. [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. Did you focus on science and math? We always had fun. I love this idea that she was the first person he looked for when he came home. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. 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. 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. Marsh has learned the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and following the prophet. Theyre exercising their keys. 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]. And theyre difficult times for us. 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[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. But yes, hes very driven, and very bright, and catches on fast, but loves to be up on the latest technology. That was fun. Prophet Asks "Let me ask one question," said President Russell M. Nelson to youth assembled in the visitors' center in Palmyra. We were traveling with President Nelson on his global ministry in Uruguay. But yeah, he would take us places. He was set apart as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by President Thomas S. Monson on July 15, 2015. Doing taxes doesnt sound like fun at all as an adult, but its something we just did together and had fun doing together.. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: But and then, you know, another, since were talking about fishing, a related memory to that is he would, you know after we would clean the fish out. Screenshot from YouTube [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 and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. Poor guy. 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. That was always No. 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. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. While in Rome, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles took the first apostolic group photo in two decades. You know, we do a lot of Zoom calls. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. 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 But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. And it takes time, you know, we cant have everything, right that very minute. They were not untouched by tragedy. He had a confirmation right then that this was a blessing that she went in a twinkling of an eye, basically, and kind of had to start accepting that. Professional Life Prior to his service as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from July 15, 2015, until his call as the Church's leader. The children agreed that both parents made education a high priority and fostered a love of lifelong learning. Join us every week for a new episode. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. 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. 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. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. He couldnt resist. I feel like we were loved, because we were theirs. He said it was like a womens dormitory., Gloria Irion: It was definitely like a sorority, for sure. Sarah Jane Weaver: And when I think about your fathers ministry as president of the Church, its sort of compartmentalized for me. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. 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. Subscribe to theChurch News podcastonApple Podcasts,Amazon,Google Podcasts,Stitcher,Spotify,bookshelf PLUSor wherever you get podcasts. Often on Mothers Day, President Nelson bought his wife a corsage. [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. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. 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. To not join in meant missing out on something fun. In the early years of the Russell and Dantzel Nelson family, daughter Gloria Irion can remember nights when her mother had finally placed a sleeping baby in the crib only to have her father, just home from work, walk in and retrieve the infant. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Petersen. Sarah Jane Weaver: And since were on the topic, Im interested in knowing how your father treated your mother. 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. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. And we just loved sharing experiences with each other. But in a way, it was comforting, to me, to see the level of grief that he was experiencing. 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. 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. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. Russell M. Nelson. And he said, Oh, no, Im just good at taking instruction. Thats why were here, but they dont need to be a trial of our faith. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. And I acknowledge that we love Wendy. And the thing about Daddy with this routine is when he was home, he was home. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the Church News. Im wondering if we can just start and have each of you share one quality that you think of when you think of President Russell M. Nelson. And the rest of us are thinking, Oh., Gloria Irion: My mind would like to think that, but my bodys going, Are you kidding me?. We can lean on our faith and use our faith and have our faith in Jesus Christ help us go through those trials, and well come out better for it, because if we seek first our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, everything else will be added on to it. [54], In 2016, as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Nelson declared that the church's governing council had received a revelation from God forbidding minor children of same-sex couples from being baptized without First Presidency approval. Is that hard? He never misses them, never. What did your parents do to create that feeling in your family? [24], In 2015, the University of Utah, along with the American College of Cardiology, created the Russell M. Nelson MD, PhD Visiting Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery. 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. He still, to this day, who knows the number of our members in our family, I dont know, off the top of my head. Being as smart and skilled as he is, I kind of took some of that for granted. And they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. [111], In April 2020, Nelson announced plans to build a temple in Shanghai, China. The couple had ten children; Marsha, Wendy, Gloria, Brenda, Sylvia, Emily, Laurie, Rosalie, and Marjorie and Russell Jr. 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. 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. I received the assignment in 2018 to write about your fathers global ministry. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. 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. He really didnt raise his voice. And he honored us as women, as well, and as potential mothers. But none of us were ever forced to come, everyone would still get together. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. What was it like when he came home? [120], In June 2018, the University of Utah endowed a chair in cardiothoracic surgery named after Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel. 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. In 2009, he, along with his wife and others, were attacked while in Mozambique. Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. Come, Follow Me. 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. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. There is no surprise to me that we were all so excited to be mothers because of the way he felt that position was such a place of honor, such a calling of honor. When she passed, it wasnt OK, well, weve got this eternal perspective and lets move on. I dont want that to come across. EP 42 - Huge episode packed to the gills! Image The Lord Jesus Christ, by Del Parson [47] He also made several other visits to that continent, including one to Kenya in 2011. [89] A few days before this, Nelson and his counselors met with the national leaders of the NAACP. 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. And quite often he had callings and stuff that would take him out of the home after dinner, but sometimes he was home. He was one of four children born to Floss Edna Nelson (ne Anderson; 1893-1983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (1897-1990). 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. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. I know he was aching it was tough for him to. But yeah, its less than, less than ideal, but in a lot of ways, there are some advantages to the Zoom calls too. At least I can say this, from my perspective, I know that my dad loves me. He loves to be up on the latest technology. 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. He would come find that baby in the crib, pick her up and nuzzle his nose in her neck, and hold her and smell her, and sing to her,and coo to her, and put her back down and then go back if it was you know, at night after the baby had been put to bed. He loves to be up on the latest technology. And so after they were married, they lived in her home for a little bit. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 children: Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. And I had the chance to interview him and I said, Well, this is the first time youve been out and out among the Saints since the COVID pandemic. And he did not like that question. Were so grateful that you would share him with us so that he could teach us so much about the Savior Jesus Christ. And summer trips to places, whether, if we went in the car or however we got there, again, it was more about being together and strengthening those relationships with each other. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. Shes very strong. But, Laurie Marsh: I was going say I think what I remember too, in those days, Im number seven. President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. "Who are we? President Russell M. Nelson sits down with a puzzle in his spare time. Emily Nelson Wittwer died of cancer in 1995. We chose to come. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. I don't know how long Wendy has been sick, but because . Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. 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. And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. 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. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. He honored us as women as well as potential mothers.. During that time. [73], The first trip, called a global ministry tour by the church, occurred in April 2018, when Nelson along with his wife, and Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife, met with Latter-day Saints in London, England; Jerusalem; Nairobi, Kenya; Harare, Zimbabwe; Bengaluru, India; Bangkok, Thailand; Hong Kong; and Laie, Hawaii. 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. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. There was no question he was the head of the home. [4] He was chair of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at LDS Hospital. Just have faith in the Lord, do your best and everythings going to be okay. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. We were invited, with all, all their love to come and participate in that. President Russell M. Nelson holds a child with his wife, Wendy, by his side in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 20, 2018. The children noticed when their father complimented their mother. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos," Irion said of her 98-year-old father. 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 wrote a letter to me, right after I was born. Sarah Jane Weaver: Is there anything about your fathers service as President of the Church that surprised you or that caught your attention? Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. He was happy. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. 1, she said. Parents shouldn't have to bury their children, and in President Nelson's life, he has had this heavy duty twice. Sarah Jane Weaver: What are some of the other things you did I know as a family you like to ski? 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. Hed come in the door. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. For his only son, its President Nelsons activity and energy. [61], In August 2003, Nelson became the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve to visit Kazakhstan. 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. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. I remember vividly baths with Daddy, he would get three or four of us in the tub at a time. 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. [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. Really, I can honestly say to this day, my best friends are my sisters, and my brother, and. building a so-called 'temple' in Shanghai. [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." President Nelsons children admire their father for his discipline, optimism and activity, among many other qualities. 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. And these are the kind of the old school Christmas lights, the glass bulbs, the thick gauge cables. And as the evening was winding down, it was time for us to go and go back to our homes. So we would spend time together on a family trip. He used it as a teaching moment for us, to help us and comfort us, Irion said. Russell Nelson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 9, 1924. 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. So I didnt have a real close view of it, but I do remember asking him the same thing. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS And so he does seem to always know what to do at the right time and that has become a hallmark of his ministry. Gloria Irion: Its been wonderful to have. 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. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. [4][17], After medical school, Nelson went to the University of Minnesota for his medical residency. LDS apostles serve full-time for life, and so Nelson retired from all of his prior professional positions. Nelson told members that the use of nicknames such as Mormon or LDS was "a major victory for Satan. So, I mean, that leaves a lot of, I guess a lot of weight. I only remember four, maybe four or five, of my sisters at home at once rather than all nine or 10 of us being together. So yeah, we know that hes curious. "[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". 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. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. [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. Gloria Irion: I think its kind of fun for people to get to see him in the light other than just twice a year at the podium, you know. Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me, nothing. [72], Since becoming church president, Nelson has visited members of the LDS Church in various areas of the world. [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. [52], Nelson made his first international trip as quorum president to Central America from August 2031, 2015. Daddy was able to participate in the school musical up at the University of Utah his freshman year. 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