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.
Ringger. [106] With the temple in Nicaragua, Nelson fulfilled an apostolic promise he had made to church members there six years earlier. Were so grateful that you would share him with us so that he could teach us so much about the Savior Jesus Christ. Russel said theyd each had their roles and cooking wasnt one of his. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. Hes always had a lot of responsibilities. ", "Meet LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson, a Renaissance man with perfect pitch and pure faith", "Elder Russell M. Nelson: Applying Divine Laws", "SVS Past Presidents | Society for Vascular Surgery", "Pamela Atkinson: President Nelson's work has been saving lives and souls", "President Nelson Honored as "Pioneer" of Heart Surgery - Church News and Events", "Elder Russell M. Nelson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles", "What I know now that I learned from President Russell M. 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Packer Dies At Age 90", President Nelson counsels Central American members to claim the blessings of the temple, live the gospel, LDS Apostle dedicates newly developed Priesthood Restoration Site, "Mormon leader says policy against gay marriage was word from God", "LDS Apostle: Policy on same-sex couples was revelation from God", "Mormon LGBT ban was 'revealed' to the prophet as God's will, says Elder Nelson", "LDS Church dumps its controversial LGBTQ policy, cites 'continuing revelation' from God", "First Presidency Shares Messages From General Conference Leadership Session", "New Mormon President: Who is Russell M. Nelson, set to become 17th Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. It wasnt me. So always active, always doing something, always engaged. Since then, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry, traveling to more than 35 nations, extending countless invitations, leading the Church through a global pandemic and overseeing the continued Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And he honored us as women, as well, and as potential mothers. It also provided more clear policies mandating all interviews with women and youth be done with another person in the general area, and made it clear that youth and women could have a parent or other adult present for an interview. 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. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, exits 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. At the same conference, Dallin H. Oaks was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 children: Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos, Irion said of her 98-year-old father. Days later, the Shanghai Municipal Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau responded saying it "knew nothing about the American Mormon Church . He was a very calm, patient and loving father. 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. [75], In September 2018, Nelson visited the Dominican Republic, where he gave an entire talk in Spanish, which was believed to be the first time a church president had given an extended talk in a formal setting in a language other than English. 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. I do remember him changing diapers, reading books and helping us with homework. 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. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. He knew everything that could have been done was done. I think if theres any dirtying up of the name to happen, its going to be on my shoulders. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. 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.
[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.
President Russell M. Nelson will mark five years as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2023. 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. Find us on your favorite podcasting channel or with other news and updates about the Church on TheChurchNews.com. I remember him saying once, but living it always was, The best thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother. And I just feel like Wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. And I feel like we were so secure, because we knew they were secure. So we all have that exact same opportunity. 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.
[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. There was also a shift from having members of the Sunday School general board do all the training for new teachers to providing materials which developed into the book Teaching: No Greater Call. President Russell M. Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel White Nelson, at the University of Utah in 1942. 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. Hed come in the door. leading the Church through a global pandemic, President Russell M. Nelsons prophetic ministry: 5 years of historic leadership, revelation and invitations, What 3 of President Russell M. Nelsons children have learned from him as a father, 15 experiences of people who followed President Nelsons invitations, including focusing on the temple, taking charge of testimony, Invitations President Nelson has given since he became Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson offers 3 deep sea fishing lessons to help improve lives in 2023, Sarah Jane Weaver: Why President Nelsons 5-year ministry is not so different from playing Scrabble, 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, Calling every temple a symbol of Jesus Christ, President Nelson rededicates the Washington D.C. Temple, Episode 67: Sister Nelson on being an eyewitness to President Nelsons four years as Prophet, Episode 12: Sister Wendy Nelson joins Sister Sheri Dew to talk about President Nelsons 3 years as Prophet, Episode 47: In honor of President Nelsons 97th birthday, Sheri Dew and Michael Colemere share insights and lessons learned from the Prophet. [30], In 1965, the University of Chicago offered Nelson the position as head of their department of thoracic surgery. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the Church News. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. 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. Nothing. You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. So even though were not physically together, were still very emotionally attached.
President Nelsons children admire their father for his discipline, optimism and activity, among many other qualities. We were traveling with President Nelson on his global ministry in Uruguay. And a constant forever is that routine of coming home and finding mother and greeting her and then having dinner together was always a great thing. Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? And summer trips to places, whether, if we went in the car or however we got there, again, it was more about being together and strengthening those relationships with each other. Recently I observed young men who attracted attention to themselves because of their extreme It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. Were so grateful for that technology that allows us to do that. 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. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. He was there. And so after they were married, they lived in her home for a little bit. But something that we just did together and had fun doing together. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And we were just, and we would just love to help him and doing taxes. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Even, a long time ago, I was 14, right after my freshman year of high school, I was the only one at home. Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me, nothing. It also adjusted previous policies forbidding adult males to teach classes of children or youth alone to apply to all adults. Wendy Nelson Maxfield died of cancer in 2019. He said, I never left them. And, and then you look back.
In a Children and Youth introductory video, President Russell M. Nelson described a new approach to gospel learning and growth that has been designed Not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning.. So today, we will go in reverse order from age and start with Russ and go to Laurie and end with Gloria and have each of you answer the question: What do you know now that youve learned from President Russell M. Nelson? But yes, hes very driven, and very bright, and catches on fast, but loves to be up on the latest technology. During the 1950s, Dantzel was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. And it was a Saturday night when Mother passed. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. Here he is giving countless messages, reaching out via technology, thinking about members in very, very specific ways. Im your host, Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver. It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. Anyway, do you know more of the story? And he just said, Wow, my pre-med studies are pretty rigorous.
And so its been really neat to see that come through. And the rest of us are thinking, Oh., Gloria Irion: My mind would like to think that, but my bodys going, Are you kidding me?. Shes a good one, such a blessing to our family.
They talk about He lived that saying.. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. 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. However, after consulting with David O. McKay, Nelson turned down the offer.
Sarah Jane Weaver: Well, and I think for so many Latter-day Saints, that sort of hit us when we were reading your fathers gratitude message that he gave a few years ago when hes asking all of us, in the midst of this pandemic, to give thanks. January 13, 2019.
Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Right after our mom passed away, that was the first time in my life that Id ever seen him visibly sad, or not the cheerful countenance that he usually had for that year plus, after our moms passing. He was set apart as a counselor in the bishopric by Joseph Fielding Smith, whose son-in-law was the bishop. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. What was it like for the Nelson children to grow up in a home with a world-famous heart surgeon? 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. Gloria Irion: I think he is open to hearing counsel. Hes very driven, very bright and catches on fast. 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. And thats how they met, I think the play was called Hayfoot Strawfoot. So that was, we liked that play and love that story. So we would spend time together on a family trip. Married to Norman Maxfield, they are the parents of seven children and grandparents to 20. I once saw Russs birth announcement and it had a picture of nine girls on the front and said, Boy, oh, boy. First, the high priests groups at the ward level were dissolved, making all Melchizedek priesthood holders in wards and branches part of the elders quorum. I would say that I know a key part of life is to learn and to grow, to love one another, to love the Lord and enjoy the blessings that come from Him as we keep our covenants.. He later had a practice at the Salt Lake Clinic with admission privileges at LDS Hospital. Yeah, he doesnt believe in it.
And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. He focused on the family for sure. But it was fun to feel like you were on a date with your Daddy and got to spend some time with him. Sarah Jane Weaver: And since were on the topic, Im interested in knowing how your father treated your mother. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. So hes brilliant. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. Term ended by removal of apostleship; was later excommunicated. 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. His law is written in our hearts. I often think of Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not, and that is my dad.. I do remember him changing diapers, and reading books and helping us with homework. President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family. And in that letter, he committed that he wouldnt do anything to besmirch our name. 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. Just like a heart and a brain worked together to keep your body going, thats how I felt our mom and dad ran our home, he said. In 1985, Nelson was the first person ever to be made an honorary professor of Shandong Medical College. [35] He performed a total of nearly 7,000 operations before his call to be an apostle. 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. Fishing. I mean, I can remember having so many fun experiences. And as the evening was winding down, it was time for us to go and go back to our homes. [76] On the same trip, he visited Puerto Rico. What was discipline like in your home growing up? First, he would find and greet his late wife, Dantzel Nelson. I received the assignment in 2018 to write about your fathers global ministry. 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. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings.
1, she said. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I think one of the things that both of them, and especially our dad was really good at, is teaching us why we do things, less about the how and more about the why. And so, obedience or adherence to rules, laws, whatever came with that understanding of why we were doing it. 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. Almost a fishy-smelling string of pearls.
She passed away in February 2005. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: And when I think about your fathers ministry as president of the Church, its sort of compartmentalized for me. What was that like to be raised in a home, did he help with homework? Its just part of who I am and, and the way I was raised. And to see him follow that, like he said, follow instruction, has been a really remarkable thing to see and witness, so close. Sometimes, it was keeping Daddy from sleeping. He committed it. And so I know, for myself, that I didnt want to break the rules, because I didnt want to disappoint them. 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.
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. President Russell M. Nelson with daughter Sylvia Webster and three great-grandchildren. 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. Is there something that you have learned from observing his Church leadership? Gloria Irion: We were so grateful for the technology thats available. WebIn the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. And thats the way theyve been with everyone that joined our family, whether it was after our sister passed away and a new mother would come in for these kids. 
An example I know a lot of us have shared with each other is doing taxes at the end of the year. And it takes time, you know, we cant have everything, right that very minute. I mean, we have a firsthand experience and perspective in watching someone be prepared. Committed children of the covenant remain steadfast, even in the midst of adversity. And, Gloria, lets start with you. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. And so really, that part is not different. Laurie Marsh: I have to mention, because to me, its his biggest life is his focus on the Savior. The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. [36], In addition to his medical work, Nelson served frequently as a leader in the LDS Church. Subscribe to theChurch News podcastonApple Podcasts,Amazon,Google Podcasts,Stitcher,Spotify,bookshelf PLUSor wherever you get podcasts. Occasionally, you had to miss you know, you were sick, or you know, didnt hear your alarm or whatever. And of course, its true. He treated her like royalty, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Laurie Marsh: Yeah, he committed pretty fast. [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. He loves to be up on the latest technology. 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. You know, we were all really close in age, and hed spend his whole time untangling our lines, because we would throw them wherever. 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 think its important to note, yeah, they encouraged us to do our homework and would be happy to help if we needed it. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. [8][9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (19202016) and Enid (19262019), and a brother, Robert H. (19312014). But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. Yeah, he might watch a bowl game on New Years day.
2018-04-01 President Nelson, in Spring General Conference, opened the LdS Church to charges of practicing necromancy by calling on Gods children on both sides of the veil (the veil being a reference to the Mormon concept of there being a veil between the mortal and spirit worlds that is, a God-given forgetfulness that blocks peoples memories
He always is going and doing things, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I always knew that I could ask my dad anything, and he would have the answer. 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. But Ive always said it keeps me good. He turned down a lucrative and prestigious career offer from the University of Chicago after seeking the advice of President David O. McKay, who told President Nelson that it didnt feel right. And so, yeah, he had a really good way of making very mundane and plain things feel like it was great to do and great to do together. She knows her father has been called as Prophet for this time and is grateful to be his daughter. WebWe are children of God. The children noticed when their father complimented their mother. I think shes a great sounding board for Daddy and plays a critical role.. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. They consistently had family home evening.
Was there an emphasis on you choosing careers? Sarah Jane Weaver: You have been listening to the Church News podcast.
Hes always doing something, always engaged.. We still have our family newsletter that everybody contributes once a month a little article. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But we, we had him come over for dinner. Nelson served in a variety of lay LDS Church leadership positions during his surgical career, beginning locally in Salt Lake City and then as the LDS Church's Sunday School General President from 1971 to 1979.
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[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. And his countenance was back up. At one point, the team came close enough to the front that they received fire from enemy artillery positions, which missed them. It was one way he modeled how their mother and women in general should be treated. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, Laurie mentioned it earlier that when Mother and Daddy were married, they made their motto, Seek ye first the Kingdom of God. And thats what hes encouraging all of us to do now is put the Lord first in our lives and let Him prevail and well be blessed.
