Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. [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. . You probably came into a little more chaotic home than, than the average son. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. At the same conference, Dallin H. Oaks was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: So much of our activities had to do with just being together, whether it was, you know, very early on, we would have monthly family parties, Christmas traditions, we could almost dictate the whole month of December by the traditions that we would do day by day and week by week. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. And thats less great than his wonderful hugs, but we get to see FaceTime, Daddy gets to see FaceTime for people that are across the country, our missionaries in the world, you know, some of the family members that are missionaries every once in a while, theyll get to tune in on these calls. [44] For a time he was also the church's representative to a US State Department committee on international religious freedom. Lost and Found Friends. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords. So when mother sang in the choir, I must have been, I dont know, 7 or 8 or something. [90] That same weekend Nelson gave a devotional to LDS youth in which he urged them to more fully commit to the church. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Sarah Jane Weaver: I think thats a really beautiful thing. 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. As soon as he saw him, they discussed that and decided. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. I remember vividly baths with Daddy, he would get three or four of us in the tub at a time. I think the world at large has seen that hes been preserved, but to see the preparation that has happened, and to hear from him about receiving instruction, receiving guidance, following that guidance, is such a testimony to me about the prophet and the Lord communicating with the Church through the prophet and communicating with the world. Famous Military Physician Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924 in United States. Laurie Marsh: Yeah, he committed pretty fast. Explore Russell M. Nelson net worth, birthday, height, age, bio, salary, 2023! I remember him saying it once, but living it always, the best thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother, Irion said. As part of this change, young women ages 1418 may be assigned as ministering sisters, similar to the-long standing policies of young men ages 1418 serving as home teachers. "[112], While a student at the University of Utah, Nelson met and began dating fellow Utah student Dantzel White (19262005). In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. Nelson told members that the use of nicknames such as Mormon or LDS was "a major victory for Satan. And he would take us to church. And then I also remember, Daddy coming, he was serving as our stake president of the time. The three children concluded the interview with key lessons learned from their father, President Nelson. And so he does seem to always know what to do at the right time and that has become a hallmark of his ministry. Laurie Marsh The way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. So we all have that exact same opportunity. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos," Irion said of her 98-year-old father. In Washington DC, he was a counselor in the bishopric of the ward Ezra Taft Benson, then an apostle, regularly attended while serving as Secretary of Agriculture to Dwight D. Eisenhower. We always had fun. Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Floss Edna (ne Anderson; 18931983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (18971990). He next served as member of the Bonneville Stake YMMIA superintendency (a position roughly equivalent to a modern counselor in the stake young men's presidency) and then as a counselor in the bishopric of the Garden Park Ward. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I know your mother served for five years in the Tabernacle Choir. But are we perfect? They have agreed to talk to us about President Nelson in his role as a father. After 20 months in service, he left active duty at the rank of captain. Elder Russell M. Nelson. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. [72], Since becoming church president, Nelson has visited members of the LDS Church in various areas of the world. Almost a fishy-smelling string of pearls. And you know, wed get our hair wet and hed squirt shampoo on each of our heads and wed shampoo the person in front of us and he called it The shampoo train. And then hed say, About-face! and we turn around and shampoo the person who used to be in back of us is now in front of us. And he said, Oh, no, Im just good at taking instruction. I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. We love Wendy. 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.. (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. Monson. President Nelsons children admire their father for his discipline, optimism and activity, among many other qualities. This team was focused on ways to improve the treatment of wounded and was sent to all five MASH units active in Korea along with two major evacuation hospitals, several field station hospitals, a prisoner of war camp and larger evacuation hospitals in Japan, Hawaii, and the mainland United States in order to implement such improvements. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. [33], Nelson was honored nationally by being elected president of the Society for Vascular Surgery for the year 1975. I just move forward and do as Im directed. And that was a lesson for me too. Russell M. Nelson. 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. 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. And so he was always very loving and caring. I love this idea that she was the first person he looked for when he came home. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, thats, thats well-documented in, in the books. But we, we had him come over for dinner. He knew everything, he said. And of course, its true. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. The Soccer . [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. In that time, more than 70 changes and announcements have been made . 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 I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. It is a worldwide church and it is the Church of Jesus Christ and its for everyone. But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. 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. And she just kind of slumped over. He used it as a teaching moment for us, to help us and comfort us, Irion said. Here he is giving countless messages, reaching out via technology, thinking about members in very, very specific ways. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. Elder Nelson's previous marriage was to Dantzel White Nelson, who died 12 February 2005. [47] He also made several other visits to that continent, including one to Kenya in 2011. And these are the kind of the old school Christmas lights, the glass bulbs, the thick gauge cables. Russell M. Nelson was set apart as the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 14, 2018. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. Sarah Jane Weaver: And since were on the topic, Im interested in knowing how your father treated your mother. And I know that Daddy has been called to be the prophet in these times. How did his studies ripple into the home? Were so grateful for that technology that allows us to do that. 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 went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. How to Have Joy. We are children of God. [15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. He made everything look easy. He lived that saying.. 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. [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. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. [7] In 1984, Nelson and the American jurist Dallin H. Oaks were selected to fill two vacancies in the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well, I have to agree with all of you. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. She knows her father has been called as Prophet for this time and is grateful to be his daughter. In August 2022, President Nelson traveled outside of Utah for the first time since the . And they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. That was always a primary point of emphasis and point of teaching throughout my whole life, even still. Family bonds were also strengthened through holiday traditions and large gatherings. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelson's 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. We just loved to help him. And this little boy, he couldnt have been 12. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. [50], Following the death of Boyd K. Packer[51] on July 3, 2015, Nelson became the most senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve and the quorum's president. 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. It wasnt me. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. When he was home, it was time for the family.. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. Hes always doing something, always engaged.. 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. Laurie Marsh: Besides having all of his sisters think that were talking to our dad when its really our brother! We were traveling with President Nelson on his global ministry in Uruguay. [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 later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. I dont remember him watching TV. But no, its been an honor. Gloria Irion: He modeled so well how we are supposed to treat her, because of the way he treated her. Sarah Jane Weaver: And you have nine girls, then Russ comes along. What was your house like, when you were children? Nelson was set apart as the quorum president on July 15, 2015, by Thomas S. 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. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. EP 42 - Huge episode packed to the gills! All rights reserved. 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.. Laurie Marsh: I have to mention, because to me, its his biggest life is his focus on the Savior. Hes very driven, very bright and catches on fast. But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. And we had the privilege of having Wendy Watson as a neighbor before their marriage. [55] "It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson," Nelson said. I kind of watched him deflect some praise that someone was directing toward him. And so he would try to teach me how to, from simple things like change a light bulb, to shovel the walks, or do the garbage and, you know, take care of things around the house. I hope you have learned something today about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by peering with me through the Church News window. [76] On the same trip, he visited Puerto Rico. But as far as the details, my guess is, because Im the seventh, probably one of my older sisters was really making sure that I was presentable. He is proud of who we are and who we have become and for our own accomplishments, Russell Nelson Jr. said. [4][17], After medical school, Nelson went to the University of Minnesota for his medical residency. 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. They had ten children together, nine daughters, Rosalie, Sylvia, Marsha, Wendy, Brenda, Emily, Laurie, Marjorie, and Gloria, and one son, Russell. 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