She kind of validates our testimony of his being the prophet called for this time, you know. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. "I feel pure joy every time I welcome a new member of our family into the world." He always is going and doing things, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Gloria Irion: Yes, I think thats very well said. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. On January 29, 1995, Emily died of cancer when she was 37 years old. [36], In addition to his medical work, Nelson served frequently as a leader in the LDS Church. He wrote a letter to me, right after I was born. [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. Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Floss Edna ( ne Anderson; 1893-1983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (1897-1990). I know for myself that I didnt want to break the rules because I didnt want to disappoint them.. In Massachusetts, Nelson was the secretary for the adult Aaronic priesthood organization in his Boston-area branch. Nelson served in that bishopric for over five years at a time when the ward had over 1,000 members. The hymn practice time in Sunday School was also renamed to worship through music. 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.. [109] Nelson took all the church's apostles with him to Rome for that dedication. Shes a good one, such a blessing to our family. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS You know, we do a lot of Zoom calls. But are we perfect? In Minnesota, he served as what was then known as Sunday School Superintendent in his local congregation. He wanted that very much to be my choice and my decision based on my experiences and my own inspiration. On Monday, September 9th, President Russell M. Nelson will be celebrating his 95th birthday. He made everything look easy. You probably came into a little more chaotic home than, than the average son. With the death of Monson on January 2, 2018, Nelson became the anticipated successor to the church's presidency. 1 with him, Marsh said. What was it like for the Nelson children to grow up in a home with a world-famous heart surgeon? His father worked for the Deseret News in the past. 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. I mean, we were all so grateful, including him, that it wasnt a day or so before someone found her. So I didnt have a real close view of it, but I do remember asking him the same thing. [85], In March 2018, the First Presidency issued a letter on preventing and responding to abuse. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. He was happy. [56][57] Citing "continuing revelation", this policy was adjusted in 2019, such that First Presidency approval was not needed for the children to be baptized. I mean, we have a firsthand experience and perspective in watching someone be prepared. And Gloria, lets start with you. And after about two weeks, I thought, Man, Im, Im getting tired and Im 14 years old. So hes, its pretty remarkable in that regard. I also feel like if somebodys got a job to do, let them do it and I think hes a good cheerleader. And he would go over and start to play Schindlers List, and Id be in there in the kitchen, just crying my eyes out, because its such a passionate song. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. 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. Twelve Smiley Stickers . 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. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, its been fun to kind of contrast and compare the way his teachings and ministry happens worldwide now, to the way it was done in our home when we were young, when I was young. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. We still have our family newsletter that everybody contributes once a month a little article. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories. Anyway, do you know more of the story? The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [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. I think its important to note, yeah, they encouraged us to do our homework and would be happy to help if we needed it. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. 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. 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. And even so, he was going to do what he was called on to do and I knew he loved her and was grieving. During his April 2018 visit to India, Nelson explained to church members that the Lord had instructed him to announce the temple the night before general conference, though he had not originally planned to do so. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. He really didnt raise his voice. Wendy Nelson Maxfield died of cancer in 2019. 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. [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. President Russell M. Nelson during his career wiht a team of doctors: Gen. Sam F. Seeley, and Lt. Col. Edwin J. Pulaski, front. Shes precious and an angel mother, he called her, Irion said. building a so-called 'temple' in Shanghai. He was set apart as a counselor in the bishopric by Joseph Fielding Smith, whose son-in-law was the bishop. And he said, Oh, no, Im just good at taking instruction. [33], Nelson was honored nationally by being elected president of the Society for Vascular Surgery for the year 1975. 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. Explore Russell M. Nelson net worth, birthday, height, age, bio, salary, 2023! All rights reserved. His wife and my mother had an amazing role in that as well, she said. [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. What was your house like, when you were children? Screenshot from YouTube She knows her father has been called as Prophet for this time and is grateful to be his daughter. We were serving in Nauvoo when the sister just older than I am, passed away, Wendy, that was just before they went to Paradise, California. You have nine daughters, and your mothers gone in the morning to perform with the choir. In addition to the large crowd in attendance, the devotional was broadcast across the state. Gloria Irion: He modeled so well how we are supposed to treat her, because of the way he treated her. 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. Family bonds were also strengthened through holiday traditions and large gatherings. They went because they were invited, Marsh said. Gloria Irion: I could probably do my own hair by them. 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. He used it as a teaching moment for us, to help us and comfort us, Irion said. Afterwards, in September, he traveled to church meetings in several European countries. 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]. Another word I think of is discipline. Hes very disciplined. Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. That was always number one. I thought, What a commitment for a large family to make, for her to have that opportunity to go and be gone one night a week and then on Sunday mornings. And so Im totally interested in how that worked at your house. 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. And so that way we can kind of keep up on what hes doing and he can read what were doing. 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. 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. Nelson told members that the use of nicknames such as Mormon or LDS was "a major victory for Satan. Come, Follow Me Activities. And we had the privilege of having Wendy Watson as a neighbor before their marriage. [27] He also provided the first surgical intervention for tricuspid regurgitation, a disorder that allows blood to flow backward into the right upper heart chamber. [66] He developed ties with the medical community in China and made several trips there to train surgeons. He loves to be up on the latest technology. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: 217 total, I think was the last number I knew. He honored us as women as well as potential mothers.. It doesn't matter what language you speak or where you were born, President Russell M. Nelson told children gathered in the Smith family log home in Palmyra, New York. And it was a nice reinforcement of, you know, Dont worry about him. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. You just dont hear him say that. Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. 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. That was always No. 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. Laurie Marsh: I dont think so. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. But I really feel like their love for us was not tied to any kind of accomplishment at all. Russell is a prophet, Baptised at sixteen, His parents were less active; He was very keen. My parents consistently had family prayer, family home evening, family scripture reading, and we were invited, with all their love, to come and participate, she said. And it takes time, you know, we cant have everything, right that very minute. He talks about losing his wife to a heart attack after having spent his whole career studying and treating and operating on the heart. [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. He said, I never left them. And, and then you look back. Sarah Jane Weaver: And, you know, when you think about the influence of women in his life, its hard not to also think about Sister Wendy Watson Nelson, who he married after your mothers death. I had a flashback of when mother had kind of gotten a baby, usually a girl, at that point in time, to sleep, finally, at night. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? Baptism. Welcome to the Church News podcast. But so much of it was just about being together and taking the time to strengthen those relationships. I kind of joke around that its kept me good, but I think it really has, because I dont want to do anything to take away from who he is and what hes done. Days later, the Shanghai Municipal Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau responded saying it "knew nothing about the American Mormon Church . Being as smart and skilled as he is, I kind of took some of that for granted. Watch this video that celebrates his love of children By Lindsey Williams December 22, 2020 04:57 PM MST In September, Church News shared what President Russell M. Nelson taught his 57 grandchildren and 140 great-grandchildren as part of his birthday celebration. And shes always a cheerleader for Daddy in front of us, for sure. In April 2006, he married Wendy L. Watson. 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. Number two, he would look around to turn off any electrics, that were extra, you know, like the TV or more lights than he felt should be on. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. 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. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, courtesy of Church News. 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. Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship within LDS temples. He was stern to us if we were rude to mom, but very, very Christlike.. Laurie Marsh: I just think the way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, he treated her like royalty. At the same conference, Dallin H. Oaks was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. We dont have time for that. He was a very calm, patient and loving father. There he built his own heart-lung bypass machine and employed it to support the first open-heart surgery in the United States west of the Mississippi River. And that was underscored in just about everything that we did from, you know, We shouldnt let mother, or she shouldnt have to take out the garbage, thats our job. And so we would go take out the garbage, and make sure the home was in proper working order, and things like that from shoveling walks to doing dishes after the meal. [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. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? Parents shouldn't have to bury their children, and in President Nelson's life, he has had this heavy duty twice. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. I love the fact that just this year before conflict broke out between Russia and Ukraine in Eastern Europe, he had given a message and directed it to all the Saints in Europe, and told him that the future was bright for the Church in Europe. The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. My guess is he made sure we looked presentable. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. So thats not surprising, but its been neat to see. Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. When she passed, it wasnt OK, well, weve got this eternal perspective and lets move on. I dont want that to come across. Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. And he honored us as women, as well, and as potential mothers. [91] On June 18, the First Presidency created committees assigned to form a unified hymnbook and children's songbook for the worldwide church membership, with each language edition having the same hymns (and other songs) in the same order, and that these committees would be taking submissions and collecting surveys until July 2019. He really didnt raise his voice. You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. May we always honor that heritage - in every thought and deed.". And as later in life, your father lost both your mother and then two of his daughters to cancer. And so, did your father get everyone up and ready for church? Poor guy. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. So when mother sang in the choir, I must have been, I dont know, 7 or 8 or something. [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. 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. "Who are we? 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. Absolutely not. Dantzel and Russell Nelson had ten children, 56 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. And I acknowledge that we love Wendy. Gloria Irion: I think he took those, you know, those circumstances happen so seldom, that I feel like he really tried to take those opportunities to teach us and to help us focus on the eternal, like you, like you said. [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. In today's world, marriage and the choice to raise children require increasing faith - but the blessings, mortal and eternal, of families are well worth it. 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. Russell M. Nelson was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this fireside was given on 6 February 2005. I think really, like I say, Im seventh, so Im a younger perspective. Our potential is unlimited. President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. [45][46], Nelson's assignments as an apostle have included supervisory responsibility for the LDS Church in Africa. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. 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. [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." 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.. Nothings ever too hard. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I think he counsels well with others. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. Daddy was able to participate in the school musical up at the University of Utah his freshman year. Wendy Nelson Maxfield, daughter of Russell M. Nelson, died Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019 at her home after "a courageous and faith-filled battle with cancer." . Children(s) Emily Nelson Wittwer, Brenda N. Miles, MORE [X] Biography. [80][81][82], In August 2019, Nelson visited Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina and Brazil. 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. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. Just like that. And there was a high expectation that we would be an eternal family. What have you observed from their relationship? Gloria Irion: We knew he had notoriety, because of his research and the things that he had accomplished and always kept accomplishing. I know he was aching it was tough for him to. 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. Now, your father graduated from medical school at age 22, first in his class. Scripture Toss. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. In 2011, Nelson Sr. returned to Russia to organize the first church stake in that country, headquartered in Moscow. Sarah Jane Weaver: It is great to have you with us today. He spent the next 29 years working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. But I think his outward focus was a good example to us, too. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. Hed come in the door. And I think the other thing is, weve talked about the consistency of my dad, and my parents consistently had family prayer. 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. Her marriage to Nelson is her first. 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 sits down with a puzzle in his spare time. And, Laurie, lets have you weigh in first. She has this, this spirit of Elijah with her shes just so aware and, you know, just so focused on the temple and temple work and just such a great example. You know, we were all really close in age, and hed spend his whole time untangling our lines, because we would throw them wherever. 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 of course, its true. [You] will . But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. Pinterest. So hes brilliant. This is the way we treat this person, you know. Lost and Found Friends. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. That doesnt sound like fun at all now as an adult, but somehow he made it seem like it was something that obviously, it needed to be done. 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. He encouraged them to collectively choose a period of seven days in which to abstain from the use of social media. And we just loved sharing experiences with each other. Nelson was set apart as the quorum president on July 15, 2015, by Thomas S. 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. Laurie Marsh: But Daddy still will hand-write a birthday card and mail it to every single member of the family and Christmas and wedding anniversaries. First, he would find and greet his late wife, Dantzel Nelson. 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. President Russell M. Nelson was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 7, 1984. [61], In August 2003, Nelson became the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve to visit Kazakhstan. 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. And were talking, boxes and boxes, because mother love to decorate the house for Christmas. [63], In August 2010, Nelson journeyed to the dedication of the Kiev Ukraine Temple. It was probably 10 years ago that he taught Katie how to AirDrop photos. Laurie Marsh: And a lot of it was just going to each others performances and doing things together as a family and decorating the Christmas tree to Handels Messiah. So music really was a huge part of the things that we would do together. He was ordained an apostle on April 12, 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley. So sometimes a couple of us would show up at his door with dinner or something. From 1955 to 1965, Nelson served as a missionary on Temple Square every Thursday afternoon for about two hours giving tours to visitors. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. Almost a fishy-smelling string of pearls. Gloria Irion: Its been wonderful to have. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I always knew that I could ask my dad anything, and he would have the answer. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. How did his studies ripple into the home? He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos," Irion said of her 98-year-old father. In a May 2020 interview with the Church News, President Nelson said, "Even through clouds of sorrow, there can be silver linings found.". 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