Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me. I said, How can you walk away from that that was your life? Every one of us has such a strong testimony that hes here for such a time. And, you know, he knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as AirDropping photos, and he taught our daughter and we didnt even know there was such a thing. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. Marsh appreciates her fathers glass-half-full perspective. I mean, you can imagine we always had so much fun, and he would come down and try to get us to go to sleep. Peoples lives depend on me getting sleep, kids. And so anyway, he tried, but we did, we always love to be together still do. [107], In October 2018, Nelson concluded a 10-day trip to South America by dedicating the Concepcion Chile Temple. And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. He was sustained in a Solemn Assembly on March 31, 2018. . [110] This was the first time all ordained apostles of the church had been gathered in one location outside the United States. [47] He also made several other visits to that continent, including one to Kenya in 2011. And it was fast-paced and it was hard to keep up with him, but it was also filled with so much love and beautiful moments. Yeah, he doesnt believe in it. "[112][113] The Bureau added that the church's plans were "wishful thinking, not based in reality. As Ive watched Daddy go through those times, and they are difficult times for us, Ive been so grateful for the teachings that our parents have given us about the importance of being centered in Jesus Christ, Marsh said. [108] Following the December 2018 dedication of the Barranquilla Colombia Temple by Dallin H. Oaks, Nelson presided over the three-day dedicatory services for the Rome Italy Temple from March 1012, 2019. What was it like for the Nelson children to grow up in a home with a world-famous heart surgeon? He then did his medical residency and earned a PhD at the University of Minnesota, where he was a member of the research team developing the heart-lung machine that in 1951 supported the first ever human open-heart surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass. And it takes time, you know, we cant have everything, right that very minute. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: He, a lot of times, even as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve has a lot of travel and a lot of comings and goings, and a question he would get asked a lot is, How do you deal with jet lag? And he would just say, I dont have time to deal with it. . Its really hard. And then in what felt like a very vulnerable moment. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. What can we do for you? And he just said, Just go home and be with your, your children and love them and teach them. And so that right there was to me a good window into the eternities of how we just keep going. Hes curious. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. 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.. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. But, you know, to witness his preparation and preservation and the ongoing revelation and guidance that he is given. I remember vividly baths with Daddy, he would get three or four of us in the tub at a time. And a husband and a wife work together in a family. She was a Canadian nurse and educator. But yes, hes very driven, and very bright, and catches on fast, but loves to be up on the latest technology. "All are children of God." 1:29 Can You Feel My Love? Russell M. Nelson. He just goes forward and learns what he needs to learn and takes all of the experience with him to help. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. Gloria Irion: Sure. 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.. Baptism. [22], In 1955, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. And I acknowledge that we love Wendy. Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. [105] His travels have been punctuated by several temple dedications, most notably the Rome Italy Temple in March 2019, which was attended by all current members of the First Presidency and 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. So for me, its not been anything different. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. Dr. Russell M. Nelson holds a model of the human heart. Afterwards, in September, he traveled to church meetings in several European countries. We are children of God. Parents shouldn't have to bury their children, and in President Nelson's life, he has had this heavy duty twice. 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. But Is the Real Name Too Long? Find us on your favorite podcasting channel or with other news and updates about the Church on TheChurchNews.com. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. But I know he spent a lot of time with her and with their family and tried to be supportive. And we were jumping from bed to bed. Why President Nelson's 5-year ministry is not so different from playing Scrabble, What President Russell M. Nelson's children have learned from him as a fathe - 15 de jan. de 2023 Unfortunately, in 2005 Russel M Nelson's wife died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City. He used it as a teaching moment for us, to help us and comfort us, Irion said. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. 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. Fishing. He talks about losing his wife to a heart attack after having spent his whole career studying and treating and operating on the heart. In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. The three children concluded the interview with key lessons learned from their father, President Nelson. Here he is in his 90s and always up on the latest technology with the great help that he gets. [22] His patient was a Latter-day Saint stake patriarch. A stake's high priest quorum now consists of current members of stake presidencies, high councils, bishoprics and functioning patriarchs. He was there. He still, to this day, who knows the number of our members in our family, I dont know, off the top of my head. And then they switch over to the Utah basketball game. 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. And as the evening was winding down, it was time for us to go and go back to our homes. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well take any stories. [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. He was ordained an apostle on April 12, 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. But none of us were ever forced to come, everyone would still get together. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. Sarah Jane Weaver: And when I think about your fathers ministry as president of the Church, its sort of compartmentalized for me. He was a very calm, patient and loving father. [35] He performed a total of nearly 7,000 operations before his call to be an apostle. 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. And of course, its true. 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. I remember years back, I had the opportunity to be with some of the other members of the Quorum of the Twelve. And so really, that part is not different. [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. And Gloria, lets start with you. Gloria Irion: We knew he had notoriety, because of his research and the things that he had accomplished and always kept accomplishing. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I dont know if it happened a ton or if its just that such a fond memory that I remember that, but he was pretty hands on. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. He never misses them, never. 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. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords. "[94][95][96], In the October 2018 general conference, Nelson adjusted the balance between a home-centered, church-supported form of worship. 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. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. Russell Nelson Jr. knew he could ask his father anything and he would always provide the answer. Friend. Hed come in the door. [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. 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. Laurie Marsh: I dont think so. President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. 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 How did you keep close as a family? [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. 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. But I think his outward focus was a good example to us, too. Laurie Marsh: OK. [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. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I know your mother served for five years in the Tabernacle Choir. 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. So we preceded that trip with our own personal trip, where we did some family history findings throughout Scandinavia. Gloria Irion: I thought it was really a blessing. And the thing about Daddy with this routine is when he was home, he was home. Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. The children learned from their father about keeping an eternal perspective when dealing with the loss of their mother Dantzel Nelsondied Feb. 12, 2005 and two sisters. 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. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. 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. [66] He developed ties with the medical community in China and made several trips there to train surgeons. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. I just feel like, wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. After further surgical training and a two-year stint in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a professorship at the University of Utah School of Medicine. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. You probably came into a little more chaotic home than, than the average son. 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 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. [120], In June 2018, the University of Utah endowed a chair in cardiothoracic surgery named after Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel. I dont remember him watching TV. And it was one of the biggest blessings of my life. He was stern to us if we were rude to mom, but very, very Christlike.. It wasnt me. And so we love to sing together. degrees from the University of Utah and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. 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. And I think the other thing is, weve talked about the consistency of my dad, and my parents consistently had family prayer. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: What are some of the other things you did I know as a family you like to ski? 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. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: One thing Ive learned, hearing from others, other General Authorities as we happen to bump into them, and even down into my own life is, watching him allow priesthood holders exercise their keys. 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. He wanted that to be their own inspired decisions, his son said. Image The Lord Jesus Christ, by Del Parson Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship within LDS temples. Laurie Marsh: Thank you. 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. 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. We, we participated. Friends by Mail. That just like, you know, because hes very medical, having gone through all of his years of training and surgery and, in his career and profession, just like a heart and brain work together to keep your body going, thats how I felt like our mom and dad ran our home. And we all are. President Russell M. Nelson is the father of nine daughters and one son and has 57 grandchildren. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: 217 total, I think was the last number I knew. And it was a Saturday night when Mother passed. Shes very strong. I love this idea that she was the first person he looked for when he came home. Just like that. Lost and Found Friends. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. [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. And I actually lament reaching this point in the podcast, because I could hear you guys talk about your father all day long. Gloria Irion: My addition to that is when he taught me how to get the lenses out of the fish eyes. That was always No. But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. Up through August 2019, he had visited sixteen countries, addressing thousands of members of the faith. 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. 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.. I often think of Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not, and that is my dad.. It was one way he modeled how their mother and women in general should be treated. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. That was always at the top of the priority list to treat not only my mother, but my sisters and all women, with respect.. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. This letter reiterated existing policies, but also explicitly stated that no one should ever be counseled against reporting abuse to legal authorities. And the first thing he would do was look for, and find, and greet my mother. As soon as he saw him, they discussed that and decided. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. [118], Dantzel Nelson died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City on February 12, 2005, at age 78. Irion added her witness that President Nelson has been prepared and preserved to lead the Church. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. LDS apostles serve full-time for life, and so Nelson retired from all of his prior professional positions. Anyway, do you know more of the story? The children noticed when their father complimented their mother. 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 committed it. 1972). How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught? Russell Nelson Jr. said. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. [61], In August 2003, Nelson became the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve to visit Kazakhstan. Nelson served in that bishopric for over five years at a time when the ward had over 1,000 members. But we, we had him come over for dinner. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. In August 2022, President Nelson traveled outside of Utah for the first time since the . [90] That same weekend Nelson gave a devotional to LDS youth in which he urged them to more fully commit to the church. And when he was teaching me how to water ski, or having very, very spiritual experiences on the mountain, when we were skiing. So, I thought that was a good example to always be a learner, a lifelong learner. 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. Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? Sarah Jane Weaver: He committed pretty fast? He was set apart as a counselor in the bishopric by Joseph Fielding Smith, whose son-in-law was the bishop. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. 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. In the early years of the Russell and Dantzel Nelson family, daughter Gloria Irion can remember nights when her mother had finally placed a sleeping baby in the crib only to have her father, just home from work, walk in and retrieve the infant. 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. He spent the next 29 years working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And so, there was a time I wanted to be a doctor and I think he was kind of proud of that. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. Here he is giving countless messages, reaching out via technology, thinking about members in very, very specific ways. [21] Following his military service, he did a year of work and surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. And when he was home, it was time for the family. ", "Members 'offend' Jesus and please the devil when they use the term 'Mormon,' President Nelson says", "General Conference, October 2018, Russell M. 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Nelson", The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titles, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Russell_M._Nelson&oldid=1133675132, President of the Thoracic Surgical Directors Association, President of the Utah State Medical Association, Director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Chairman of the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery for the, Chairman of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the, Vice-chairman of the board of governors at the LDS Hospital, "Heart of Gold Award", American Heart Association, "Governor's Medal of Science: Lifetime Achievement Award", Utah Technology Innovation Summit, "Advocate of the Arts" award presented by the, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 00:24. Im interested if there is one moment or one memory that each of you can share about your father that can help us just get to know him just a little bit better. And we had the privilege of having Wendy Watson as a neighbor before their marriage. And they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. Of course, we were all in tears and trying to deal with that. 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. I think its important to note, yeah, they encouraged us to do our homework and would be happy to help if we needed it. But are we perfect? Another word I think of is discipline. Hes very disciplined. I think hes good at making decisions and moving forward. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. 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