Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship within LDS temples. And I think thats something that I treasure. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. [107], In October 2018, Nelson concluded a 10-day trip to South America by dedicating the Concepcion Chile Temple. 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. In 2009, he, along with his wife and others, were attacked while in Mozambique. And so a lot of his column dinner table comments and conversations that weve had, I see them now coming through in some of these adjustments, in these teachings, that this isnt a church for the people here in Utah or Idaho or Arizona or the United States. Russell Nelson Jr. described another lesson he learned in the home that wasnt deliberately expressed but something he observed through his parents daily example. Gloria Irion: I could probably do my own hair by them. [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. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. 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. That was a good window into the eternities and how we just keep going, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Shes been a marvelous companion for him since day one, I believe. When Daddy was called to be an apostle, I lived in Michigan at the time. Haight. Yeah, he might watch a bowl game on New Years day. Gloria Irion: I think he is open to hearing counsel. Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? He said it was like a womens dormitory., Gloria Irion: It was definitely like a sorority, for sure. And we had the privilege of having Wendy Watson as a neighbor before their marriage. And so thats probably one of the main lessons that I learned growing up about. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. And so is his wife and my mother had an amazing role in that, as well. Please remember to subscribe to this podcast and if you enjoyed the messages we shared today, please make sure you share the podcast with others. building a so-called 'temple' in Shanghai. He couldnt resist. He was sustained in a Solemn Assembly on March 31, 2018. . Sarah Jane Weaver: And I never hear him use words like, must or should. Its something that Ive paid a lot of attention to, because we write his quotes in the Church News. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. Nelson told members that the use of nicknames such as Mormon or LDS was "a major victory for Satan. And a husband and a wife work together in a family. And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. I dont remember him watching TV. He honored us as women as well as potential mothers.. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. Dantzel and Russell Nelson had ten children, 56 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Sometimes President Nelson took his children on business trips. [You] will . We just loved to help him. You know, we do a lot of Zoom calls. Poor guy. Up through August 2019, he had visited sixteen countries, addressing thousands of members of the faith. All rights reserved. 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. He was happy. 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. And theyre difficult times for us. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. and M.D. [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. Did you focus on science and math? He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. I do remember him changing diapers, and reading books and helping us with homework. [70] Nelson chose not to retain Dieter F. Uchtdorf, who had served as Monson's Second Counselor, in the new First Presidency. 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. [129], Media related to Russell M. Nelson at Wikimedia Commons, "Russell Nelson" redirects here. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, thats, thats well-documented in, in the books. [110] This was the first time all ordained apostles of the church had been gathered in one location outside the United States. And thats been one thing thats been true. Russell Nelson Jr. knew he could ask his father anything and he would always provide the answer. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. This marked the first time since 1985 that a new church president had not retained a previously-serving counselor. Nelson family No one has experience doing both operations on a 77-year-old patient, he had told President Kimball. "All are children of God." 1:29 Can You Feel My Love? Russell M. Nelson. 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. So really, by and large, we all came all the time. On January 29, 1995, Emily died of cancer when she was 37 years old. Russell Nelson Jr. remembers his father teaching him how to maintain the home, from changing a light bulb to shoveling the walks and taking out the garbage, as well as other home duties. Throughout his many years of service as a surgeon, general authority, and husband and father . 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. He made everything look easy. 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. [109] Nelson took all the church's apostles with him to Rome for that dedication. I also feel like if somebodys got a job to do, let them do it and I think hes a good cheerleader. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. 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. How did President Nelsons academic and professional accomplishments influence his childrens education and career paths? He earned an M.D. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. As of April 2022, Nelson has announced a total of 100 new temples to be built in several countries around the world. But I really feel like their love for us was not tied to any kind of accomplishment at all. Their family includes 10 children, 56 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Im your host, Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. I love this idea that she was the first person he looked for when he came home. [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. With the death of Monson on January 2, 2018, Nelson became the anticipated successor to the church's presidency. Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. 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. [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. Come, Follow Me Activities. I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. In April 2006, he married Wendy L. Watson. And Wendy said, After these world tours, my husband comes home and hits the ground running and I just hit the ground. Ive never seen him with jet lag. I think its important to note, yeah, they encouraged us to do our homework and would be happy to help if we needed it. Laurie Marsh The way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. He later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. Maryssa Dennis. I think we taught him patience and long-suffering. Six people named the daughter and son-in-law of the president of the Mormon church in a lawsuit Wednesday on charges of child sexual abuse. And we knew that. 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. [28] Later, he performed the same operation on future LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball, replacing his damaged aortic valve. In 1992, it was identified he was on the Strengthening Church Members Committee, alongside fellow apostle James E. 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. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. So we all have that exact same opportunity. And he was always teaching. Laurie Marsh: Thank you. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. Gloria Irion: My addition to that is when he taught me how to get the lenses out of the fish eyes. Nelson was set apart as the quorum president on July 15, 2015, by Thomas S. Lost and Found Friends. Join us every week for a new episode. And he had a Church assignment in England, it was the 150th anniversary of the Church in England. [90] That same weekend Nelson gave a devotional to LDS youth in which he urged them to more fully commit to the church. If he didnt have other responsibilities or obligations, he was fully present. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: One quality I always think of about our dad is active. He always is going and doing things, whether were freshly landed on a, from an airplane, and rather than sitting in the hotel room, or sit, he likes to go out and walk, or do the dishes after a meal, or what have you. She knows her father has been called as Prophet for this time and is grateful to be his daughter. Three of President Russell M. Nelson's children celebrate his 5 years as Prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father Three of President Nelson's 10 children Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. discuss the lessons learned as children from their father in episode 118 of the Church News podcast. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. Its just part of who I am and, and the way I was raised. And she just kind of slumped over. Hed come in the door. 1 with him, Marsh said. [15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. Parents shouldn't have to bury their children, and in President Nelson's life, he has had this heavy duty twice. Afterwards, in September, he traveled to church meetings in several European countries. 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. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. And so he was always very loving and caring. When she passed, it wasnt OK, well, weve got this eternal perspective and lets move on. I dont want that to come across. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And we were just, and we would just love to help him and doing taxes. 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. So, those are words that I think describe him well. How to Have Joy. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. 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. In addition to the large crowd in attendance, the devotional was broadcast across the state. And quite often he had callings and stuff that would take him out of the home after dinner, but sometimes he was home. Gloria Irion: He modeled so well how we are supposed to treat her, because of the way he treated her. May we always honor that heritage - in every thought and deed.". The guidance also had a clear emphasis on using counseling to assist in healing from abuse. But as Ive watched Daddy go through those times. [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 feel pure joy every time I welcome a new member of our family into the world." 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. And of course, its true. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. But he would also buy us daughters a corsage with a note with love as a potential mother. You just dont hear him say that. But we got the outdoor lights out and we were getting ready to put them up on the outside of the house. And we try to unwind it and we try to untangle it and he kind of just stops for a second, exasperated and looks up at me goes, This reminds me of fishing with your sisters.. He's curious. 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. They had ten children together, nine daughters, Rosalie, Sylvia, Marsha, Wendy, Brenda, Emily, Laurie, Marjorie, and Gloria, and one son, Russell. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. Contents. So yeah, we know that hes curious. He did what he needed to do, he knew. [22] His patient was a Latter-day Saint stake patriarch. So thats not surprising, but its been neat to see. A stake's high priest quorum now consists of current members of stake presidencies, high councils, bishoprics and functioning patriarchs. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: I think thats a really beautiful thing. It was part of how they met, too, that musical up at the U. But yeah, music was something we love to do together. 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. Peoples lives depend on me getting sleep, kids. And so anyway, he tried, but we did, we always love to be together still do. [85], In March 2018, the First Presidency issued a letter on preventing and responding to abuse. President Russell M. Nelson holds a child with his wife, Wendy, by his side in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 20, 2018. Thats why were here, but they dont need to be a trial of our faith. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. "[94][95][96], In the October 2018 general conference, Nelson adjusted the balance between a home-centered, church-supported form of worship. Neither Nelson nor the Church is. [71] On August 8, 2022, Nelson became the church's oldest apostle ever, surpassing David B. We are children of God. But I would say, I know that a key part of life is to learn and to grow, and to love love one another, love the Lord and enjoy the blessings that come from Him as we keep our covenants. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. 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. President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. [83][84], The first few months of Nelson's leadership of the LDS Church saw many significant changes to church policy, although many had at least been heavily discussed before he became church president, and some were continuations of policies instituted by his predecessors. He just was a very calm, and patient and loving father. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. He always is going and doing things, Russell Nelson Jr. said. 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. Gloria Irion: As a father, hes very loving, and, well, as the prophet to youve seen, just very loving, very, Christlike love for everyone. 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 accomplish that goal.. President Nelsons children admire their father for his discipline, optimism and activity, among many other qualities. 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. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. Were so grateful for that technology that allows us to do that. She kind of validates our testimony of his being the prophet called for this time, you know. 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Thats kind of like coming home from your mission and they say, How was your mission? How do you sum up two years in a sentence? From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. . [106] With the temple in Nicaragua, Nelson fulfilled an apostolic promise he had made to church members there six years earlier. And I had quite a collection, so I thought, What would Mother love, a string of these for a necklace. So I got a needle and thread and strung those beautiful pearly looking things together for my mother and gave it to her. During that time. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hugs children after a devotional in Asuncin, Paraguay, on Monday, October 22, 2018. On Monday, September 9th, President Russell M. Nelson will be celebrating his 95th birthday. [89] A few days before this, Nelson and his counselors met with the national leaders of the NAACP. It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. They each had their specific roles but one couldnt operate properly without the other. [92], In August 2018, Nelson issued a statement urging the use of the church's full name. Just have faith in the Lord, do your best and everythings going to be okay. Her marriage to Nelson is her first. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He tended to walk through their home, turning off extra lights or the television, before sitting down to dinner with the family. What was that like to be raised in a home, did he help with homework? They had a wonderful married life. Mother was a beautiful singer. In 2018, Nelson announced 19 new temples, seven in April and 12 in October, among which were the first in India, Nicaragua, Russia, and Cambodia. (KUTV) At least six people are suing the daughter and son-in-law of Russell M. Nelson, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [58][59], After Monson's call to the First Presidency in 1985, Nelson was assigned as the apostle to oversee the work of the church in Eastern Europe. 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. You probably came into a little more chaotic home than, than the average son. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, exit the the Cottonwood Heights Utah Brighton Stake Center as the casket is placed into the hearse after President Nelson spoke at funeral services for his daughter, Wendy Nelson Maxfield, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. The hymn practice time in Sunday School was also renamed to worship through music. But we have a tradition at the Churchs podcast and that is we always end with the same question. [63], In August 2010, Nelson journeyed to the dedication of the Kiev Ukraine Temple. Ethnicity, religion & political views Here he is giving countless messages, reaching out via technology, thinking about members in very, very specific ways. [45][46], Nelson's assignments as an apostle have included supervisory responsibility for the LDS Church in Africa. And even so, he was going to do what he was called on to do and I knew he loved her and was grieving. But Ive always said it keeps me good. 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 it was one of the biggest blessings of my life. And you know, he just made it fun. We still have our family newsletter that everybody contributes once a month a little article. We chose to come. 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. Marsh has learned the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and following the prophet. [21] Following his military service, he did a year of work and surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. That was always a primary point of emphasis and point of teaching throughout my whole life, even still. So always active, always doing something, always engaged. And his countenance was back up. Were so grateful that you would share him with us so that he could teach us so much about the Savior Jesus Christ. . The visible sadness was gone. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. I know he was aching it was tough for him to. "[101] Shortly after the change, Nelson said in a press release that the reversal was, "revelation upon revelation. 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. Being as smart and skilled as he is, I kind of took some of that for granted. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. Thats what I remember. Laurie Marsh: Oh, there are so many I dont even know. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos," Irion said of her 98-year-old father. I feel like we were loved, because we were theirs. And so thats been a neat thing. You know, we were all really close in age, and hed spend his whole time untangling our lines, because we would throw them wherever. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. [100] Nelson had previously characterized the 2015 policy as direction from God, stating "Each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. 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. 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 then number three, we normally would wait for Daddy, to have dinner together as a family. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. 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? But so much of it was just about being together and taking the time to strengthen those relationships. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im so glad you mentioned technology. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. Wendy Nelson Maxfield died of cancer in 2019. 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