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I once saw Russs birth announcement and it had a picture of nine girls on the front and said, Boy, oh, boy. You just dont hear him say that. Our inheritance is sacred. And so that was one-on-one time with him, or one-on-two, if there was someone else with you. He tended to walk through their home, turning off extra lights or the television, before sitting down to dinner with the family. Ultimately, I ended up making a change halfway through college and went into the business world but hes, like Laurie said, hes still proud of who we are and who weve become and, for our own accomplishments. . And so, did your father get everyone up and ready for church? 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. 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. [47] He also made several other visits to that continent, including one to Kenya in 2011. Neither Nelson nor the Church is. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. Gloria Irion: I agree. Shes precious and an angel mother, he called her, Irion said. While in Rome, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles took the first apostolic group photo in two decades. [66] He developed ties with the medical community in China and made several trips there to train surgeons. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. Wendy Nelson Maxfield died of cancer in 2019. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. Gloria Irion: We knew he had notoriety, because of his research and the things that he had accomplished and always kept accomplishing. [86], During the church's April general conference, Nelson appointed Asian-American Gerrit W. Gong and Brazilian Ulisses Soares to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, both of whom had been serving in the Presidency of the Seventy. 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. Not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning.. He knew everything, he said. Nelson took up this challenge and developed elementary proficiency in Mandarin. What have you observed from their relationship? We are children of God. So for me, its not been anything different. And now, the 96-year-old father of 10, has a new title: great-great-grandfather. 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. Russell M. Nelson was set apart as the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 14, 2018. 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. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. Dear Friends. You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. And Gloria, lets start with you. And Ive had many experiences over the last five years that confirm that, and I am eternally grateful. As of April 2022, Nelson has announced a total of 100 new temples to be built in several countries around the world. He really didnt raise his voice. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. 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. Hes always had a lot of responsibilities. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. 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. He knew everything, not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning. The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. I dont remember him watching TV. [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. Unfortunately, in 2005 Russel M Nelson's wife died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. Sarah Jane Weaver: And since 1984, when your father was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, you have had to share him with millions of Latter-day Saints across the globe. This letter reiterated existing policies, but also explicitly stated that no one should ever be counseled against reporting abuse to legal authorities. 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. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. Gloria Irion: I remember him coming over, we would have him over for a meal or something after mother had passed away. And were talking, boxes and boxes, because mother love to decorate the house for Christmas. Programa: Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive!, ep. He committed it. They consistently had family home evening. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I love as were talking about this as your fathers children, who was first a very prominent and renowned surgeon, then an apostle and then the prophet. Her marriage to Nelson is her first. Absolutely not. 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. 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. Fishing. They are still married to this day. And he was always teaching. [69] After being ordained and set apart as church president on January 14, 2018, Nelson was introduced to church members and the media two days later, along with Oaks as his First Counselor and Henry B. Eyring as Second Counselor. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? After 20 months in service, he left active duty at the rank of captain. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. A stake's high priest quorum now consists of current members of stake presidencies, high councils, bishoprics and functioning patriarchs. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. We, one time, I had gotten all the Christmas decorations out of the attic. Join us every week for a new episode. To not join in meant missing out on something fun. And we have a couple of things in place. Nothings ever too hard. 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. When we were younger, jumping from bed to bed, we had one bedroom that had five kids sleeping in, and it was right directly under their bedroom. President Russell M. Nelson sits down with a puzzle in his spare time. 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? Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. The meeting took place the day before the church's Rome Italy Temple was dedicated. What was discipline like in your home growing up? But we never felt that it was tied to their feelings for us. But none of us were ever forced to come.. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. Laurie Marsh: I just think the way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. Nothing. Yeah, he doesnt believe in it. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. He is proud of who we are and who we have become and for our own accomplishments, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Friend January 2019 "Show and Tell" Senior Primary children in Greater Manchester, England, wrote their own verse about President Russell M. Nelson for the song "Follow the Prophet.". Especially being at the younger end, I saw more mature father and parents than my siblings did. 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. 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. But he said, President Nelson, You had to stop being a surgeon to be a prophet, was that hard for you? You just, you just walked away from your medical career. He later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. There was no question he was the head of the home. 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 I know that Daddy has been called to be the prophet in these times. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. [32] Nelson traveled extensively as a medical doctor and addressed conferences in many parts of Latin America and Africa, as well as in India and China. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. [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. 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. And thats how they met, I think the play was called Hayfoot Strawfoot. So that was, we liked that play and love that story. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I remember the night when our mom passed away. Poor guy. [44] For a time he was also the church's representative to a US State Department committee on international religious freedom. We love Wendy. 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. I dont remember him watching TV. [22], In 1955, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He set a great example of studying and doing well in school, but we never felt that it was tied to their feelings for us.. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. On Monday, September 9th, President Russell M. Nelson will be celebrating his 95th birthday. Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. So hes brilliant. President Nelson supported his wife in becoming a member of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for a few years. President Russell M. Nelson with daughter Sylvia Webster and three great-grandchildren. "[112], While a student at the University of Utah, Nelson met and began dating fellow Utah student Dantzel White (19262005). [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. Russell Nelson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 9, 1924. So we all have that exact same opportunity. So yeah, we know that hes curious. Contents. 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. Hes going to be fine. What we need to do is focus on our little ones and continue to teach them and bring them up. And in that letter, he committed that he wouldnt do anything to besmirch our name. Beginning in 2019, youth began moving between classes and priesthood quorums at the beginning of the year in which they turn 12, 14, or 16, rather than when their birthday occurs during the year. Up through August 2019, he had visited sixteen countries, addressing thousands of members of the faith. But we have a tradition at the Churchs podcast and that is we always end with the same question. And the first thing he would do was look for, and find, and greet my mother. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. Daddy was able to participate in the school musical up at the University of Utah his freshman year. And so thats been a neat thing. 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. Marsh appreciates her fathers glass-half-full perspective. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. But I really feel like their love for us was not tied to any kind of accomplishment at all. Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. Usually on a weekend, Daddy would be gone, you know, at some stake conference or something else. He would have worked very, very, long hours in his career as a surgeon. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. Haight. 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. He loves to learn. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. But really, we chose to come and I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. He really didnt raise his voice. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I always knew that I could ask my dad anything, and he would have the answer. And so we just try to follow their example, because theyre following the Lords example. She was a Canadian nurse and educator. And he would take us to church. Its been five years since President Nelson was sustained and set apart on Jan. 14, 2018, as the Churchs 17th President. Im your host, Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver. [28] Later, he performed the same operation on future LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball, replacing his damaged aortic valve. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I want to talk about, you know, you had this very tight-knit family that enjoyed being together and cherished the connections you had with each other. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. In timing with this milestone, three of President Nelsons 10 children Irion, Marsh and son Russell Nelson Jr. recently discussed with the Church News growing up in the Nelson home and his role as a father. ", "Members 'offend' Jesus and please the devil when they use the term 'Mormon,' President Nelson says", "General Conference, October 2018, Russell M. Nelson", "President Nelson in South America: 8 inspiring moments from the recent ministry tour", "What church changes for 11-year-olds mean for 2019 and beyond", In Major Shift, LDS Church Rolls Back Controversial Policies Toward LGBT Members, LDS Apostle: Policy on same-sex couples was revelation from God, LDS Church dumps its controversial LGBTQ policy, cites 'continuing revelation' from God, "Prophet Introduces a New Proclamation to the World: "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ", "How rare a proclamation: A look at 2020's on the Restoration and the 5 previous in Church history", In India, the story of the India LDS Temple Announcement Is Revealed, President Nelson Dedicates Concepcion Chile Temple, Why President Nelson took all Latter-day Saint Apostles to Rome and What They Said About It, Historic Photo of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in Rome, "Plans for an LDS temple in Shanghai may have hit an obstacle", "Mormon church to open first temple in mainland China", "Elder Nelson's wife, Dantzel, dies at age 78", "Wendy Nelson Maxfield, daughter of LDS Church President Russell Nelson, dies at 67", "Elder Russell M. Nelson Marries Wendy L. Watson", Carrie A. Moore, "Elder Nelson marries BYU Professor", "LDS Church News - Elder Nelson, pioneer heart surgeon, honored", "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement", "Awards Banquet Draws 'Giants of Achievement', "Elder Russell M. Nelson Counsels New Doctors to Read Scriptures - Church News and Events", "A 'true medical pioneer,' President Nelson honored with lifetime achievement medal for innovation", "U Board of Trustees announces 2021 honorary degree recipients | @theU", "Honorary Degree Recipients by Year (1892-2022)", "General Authorities and General Officers: President Russell M. Nelson", The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titles, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Russell_M._Nelson&oldid=1133675132, President of the Thoracic Surgical Directors Association, President of the Utah State Medical Association, Director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Chairman of the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery for the, Chairman of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the, Vice-chairman of the board of governors at the LDS Hospital, "Heart of Gold Award", American Heart Association, "Governor's Medal of Science: Lifetime Achievement Award", Utah Technology Innovation Summit, "Advocate of the Arts" award presented by the, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 00:24. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. [8][9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (19202016) and Enid (19262019), and a brother, Robert H. (19312014). Image The Lord Jesus Christ, by Del Parson He focused on the family for sure. The visible sadness was gone. [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. So really, by and large, we all came all the time. Screenshot from YouTube 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. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. He was a very calm, patient and loving father. Scripture Toss. For other people named Russell Nelson, see, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World, "Russell M. Nelson: New President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles", "Noted heart surgeon unlikely to transform Mormon church as new president", "Mormons Worldwide Tune in to Semiannual General Conference", "What you didn't know about the fathers who raised the First Presidency", "How President Nelson's faith forged his path for service in the LDS Church", "11 Things You Didn't Know about President Nelson", The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Meet the former heart surgeon set to become the Mormon church's new leader", "Get to Know President Russell M. Nelson, a Renaissance Man - Church News and Events", "Development of a Pump-oxygenator to Replace the Heart and Lungs: An Apparatus Applicable to Human Patients and Application to One Case", "Celebrating 60 Years of Cardiac Surgery in Utah With Russell M. Nelson, M.D. Gave this message to children around the world of things in place left: Marjorie Lowder ; Elder T.! Future LDS Church president Spencer W. 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