As church president, Nelson is recognized by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. [53] The following month, Nelson dedicated the renovated Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site in Pennsylvania, where LDS Church members believe the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods were restored. This letter reiterated existing policies, but also explicitly stated that no one should ever be counseled against reporting abuse to legal authorities. And she had just finished the laundry, and he was carrying the basket up with her, you know, and they sat down on the sofa to watch the BYU game. But he said, President Nelson, You had to stop being a surgeon to be a prophet, was that hard for you? You just, you just walked away from your medical career. [76] On the same trip, he visited Puerto Rico. 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. Friend. The guidance also had a clear emphasis on using counseling to assist in healing from abuse. He would come find that baby in the crib, pick her up and nuzzle his nose in her neck, and hold her and smell her, and sing to her,and coo to her, and put her back down and then go back if it was you know, at night after the baby had been put to bed. But. Sarah Jane Weaver: You have been listening to the Church News podcast. Laurie Marsh: Yeah, he committed pretty fast. 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. And so really, that part is not different. He's curious. But none of us were ever forced to come.. Shes a good one, such a blessing to our family. Laurie Marsh: I think, to Daddy gets some credit for trying to keep everybody together. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. [63], In August 2010, Nelson journeyed to the dedication of the Kiev Ukraine Temple. 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. But we never felt that it was tied to their feelings for us. But no, its been an honor. [120], In June 2018, the University of Utah endowed a chair in cardiothoracic surgery named after Nelson and his first wife, Dantzel. There he built his own heart-lung bypass machine and employed it to support the first open-heart surgery in the United States west of the Mississippi River. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. Im your host, Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver. But, you know, to witness his preparation and preservation and the ongoing revelation and guidance that he is given. 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. Friend January 2019 "Show and Tell" Senior Primary children in Greater Manchester, England, wrote their own verse about President Russell M. Nelson for the song "Follow the Prophet.". In the five years since then, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry traveling to 35 nations, extending countless invitations, leading the Church through a global pandemic and overseeing the continuing restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The operation would "entail extremely high risk." Wearily, President Kimball, then the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said he was ready to die. So we preceded that trip with our own personal trip, where we did some family history findings throughout Scandinavia. You know, we do a lot of Zoom calls. [28] Later, he performed the same operation on future LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball, replacing his damaged aortic valve. [34] He was also a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. He doesnt look for anybodys approval, but the Lords right. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: He is. But yeah, he would take us places. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. Shes precious and an angel mother, he called her, Irion said. 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. But it was fun to feel like you were on a date with your Daddy and got to spend some time with him. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. "[112][113] The Bureau added that the church's plans were "wishful thinking, not based in reality. 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. I also feel like if somebodys got a job to do, let them do it and I think hes a good cheerleader. And so thats been a neat thing. He wrote a letter to me, right after I was born. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. A family photo of President Russell M. Nelson on a swing. Our potential is unlimited. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Yeah, he doesnt believe in it. I think really, like I say, Im seventh, so Im a younger perspective. Thanks to our guests, to my producer, KellieAnn Halvorsen, and others who make this podcast possible. And he did always emphasize how important education is, but as far as career choice goes, he never pushed one way or another. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im so glad you mentioned technology. His health and strength is due in large part to her efforts and all the things she does to support him, Russell Nelson Jr. said. 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. The call to serve in this position had been extended to Nelson by Richard L. Evans, an apostle and the lead figure over publicity efforts on Temple Square. Nelson told members that the use of nicknames such as Mormon or LDS was "a major victory for Satan. Its really hard. He noticed every little thing and taught us by example that our mother was of huge value to us, and No. And he just said, Wow, my pre-med studies are pretty rigorous. [39][4], Nelson was called as an apostle by church president Spencer W. Kimball, to whom he had served as a personal physician for many years. The Soccer . And so I think that was very much an emphasis in our home. He couldnt resist. Laurie Marsh: Besides having all of his sisters think that were talking to our dad when its really our brother! In 2011, Nelson Sr. returned to Russia to organize the first church stake in that country, headquartered in Moscow. 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 President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Watson Nelson with family. And I think we had as much fun after we came home from our dates as we did on the dates. And 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 get that goal accomplished. That doesnt sound like fun at all now as an adult, but somehow he made it seem like it was something that obviously, it needed to be done. And you know, he just made it fun. And hes more personable. He just was a very calm, and patient and loving father. I mean, I can remember having so many fun experiences. Wendy Nelson Maxfield, daughter of Russell M. Nelson, died Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019 at her home after "a courageous and faith-filled battle with cancer." . In this assignment, he worked closely with Dennis B. Neuenschwander and Hans B. They both played the piano and the organ. Russell is a prophet, Baptised at sixteen, His parents were less active; He was very keen. So, I thought that was a good example to always be a learner, a lifelong learner. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. So for me, its not been anything different. We were traveling with President Nelson on his global ministry in Uruguay. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. He was a very calm, patient and loving father. 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 while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. [15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. Its, What do you know now? And we always give our guests the last word. Screenshot from YouTube So I didnt have a real close view of it, but I do remember asking him the same thing. 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. He would come find that baby in the crib, pick her up, nuzzle his nose in her neck, hold her and smell her and sing to her and coo to her, and put her back down, Irion said. The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. [4][17], After medical school, Nelson went to the University of Minnesota for his medical residency. For his only son, its President Nelsons activity and energy. Sometimes President Nelson took his children on business trips. Sarah Jane Weaver: I think thats a really beautiful thing. During the 1950s, Dantzel was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. In August 2022, President Nelson traveled outside of Utah for the first time since the . But Is the Real Name Too Long? "All are children of God." 1:29 Can You Feel My Love? When he was home, it was time for the family.. So we were gone in total for about three weeks, two weeks of our own trip, and then a week of his assignment. Peoples lives depend on me getting sleep, kids. And so anyway, he tried, but we did, we always love to be together still do. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. 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. It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, its been fun to kind of contrast and compare the way his teachings and ministry happens worldwide now, to the way it was done in our home when we were young, when I was young. 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. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. He really didnt raise his voice. And so I think we had a lot of stuff going on on Saturdays to prepare for Sunday. [65], When he was Sunday School General President, Nelson attended a meeting where Kimball urged those present to learn Chinese. EP 42 - Huge episode packed to the gills! I just feel like, wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. Shes been a marvelous companion for him since day one, I believe. They get to see him the way we know him. Russell Nelson Jr. knew he could ask his father anything and he would always provide the answer. But none of us were ever forced to come, everyone would still get together. I thought, What a commitment for a large family to make, for her to have that opportunity to go and be gone one night a week and then on Sunday mornings. And so Im totally interested in how that worked at your house. They agree she has been a marvelous companion for President Nelson. At one point, the team came close enough to the front that they received fire from enemy artillery positions, which missed them. But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. Nothing is ever too hard, just have faith in the Lord, do your best, and everything is going to be OK, she said. But he would also buy us daughters a corsage with a note with love as a potential mother. He wanted that very much to be my choice and my decision based on my experiences and my own inspiration. 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. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. I think the Church is very well aware that they kind of had a motto when they got married to seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything else will be added on to it. And you go through these hard and difficult times and when you see your dad be vulnerable and lose these loved ones, its hard. Gloria Irion: Sure. 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. 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. Professional Life Prior to his service as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from July 15, 2015, until his call as the Church's leader. We were invited, with all, all their love to come and participate in that. And then we experienced the pandemic and there was great effort to make sure that President Nelson stayed well. And so all those little experiences add up to neat memories of him as a father and a teacher, but also of how Gods hand is in everything. During that time. [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. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. So the fact that it was her heart, everything that could have been done to help her was done. 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. Gloria Irion: I agree. And just to rely on that faith at all times and do what you can to build that faith, be it read the scriptures, or make sure youre praying sincerely or reading general conference talks. [87], Nelson also introduced major changes in church organization during the April general conference. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. So always active, always doing something, always engaged. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. [40], Nelson also served for eight years as the church's Sunday School General President. Almost a fishy-smelling string of pearls. He said it was like a womens dormitory., Gloria Irion: It was definitely like a sorority, for sure. What have you observed from their relationship? 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. They had a wonderful married life. 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. I just move forward and do as Im directed. And that was a lesson for me too. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, courtesy of Church News. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. But my dads always been well-known, well-known renowned heart surgeon or stake president, or general Sunday School president. [60][61] Nelson was involved in the first meetings between LDS Church leaders and government officials of Bulgaria,[62] Romania, and the Soviet Union, and worked to continue LDS expansion and recognition efforts in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland. I want to talk about President Nelson before he was a Church leader. And there was a high expectation that we would be an eternal family. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. You just dont hear him say that. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? 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. And so, like Laurie said, hes always been very consistent throughout his whole life. And imagine in your minds eye the cardboard box just packed full of Christmas lights, strings and strings of Christmas lights. [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." I once saw Russs birth announcement and it had a picture of nine girls on the front and said, Boy, oh, boy. Hes curious. 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. And so that was one-on-one time with him, or one-on-two, if there was someone else with you. [29] In 1985, Nelson along with his colleague, Conrad B. Jenson, performed a quadruple bypass surgery on the Chinese opera performer Fang Rongxiang[zh] (19251989). Or did he just want you to follow any path that was what you chose? Can you talk a little bit about those times when the focus of your family had to be eternal? [118], Dantzel Nelson died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City on February 12, 2005, at age 78. Gloria Irion: I could probably do my own hair by them. 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. Published by the Church of Jesus Christ of La. 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. And theyre difficult times for us. Poor guy. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. 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. On January 29, 1995, Emily died of cancer when she was 37 years old. With the death of Monson on January 2, 2018, Nelson became the anticipated successor to the church's presidency. 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. Join us every week for a new episode. (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. He honored us as women as well as potential mothers.. [22] His patient was a Latter-day Saint stake patriarch. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the Church News. And it was a nice reinforcement of, you know, Dont worry about him. So really, by and large, we all came all the time. He really didnt raise his voice. Gloria Irion: We were so grateful for the technology thats available. While on duty, he was assigned to a research group formed by the commandant of the graduate school at Walter Reed, Col. William S. Stone and led by Dr. Fiorindo A. Simeone, a professor of surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland who had been a clinical investigator in the Mediterranean Theater during World War II. 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.. Russell Nelson Jr. described another lesson he learned in the home that wasnt deliberately expressed but something he observed through his parents daily example. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. In May 1982 he was a visiting professor at the Hospital de Clinicas in Montevideo, Uruguay. So yeah, we know that hes curious. Russel said theyd each had their roles and cooking wasnt one of his. Come, Follow Me. Russell M. Nelson. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. In 1960, he performed one of the first-ever repairs of tricuspid valve regurgitation. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints poses in his office in the Church Administration Building in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. 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.. Sarah Jane Weaver: Is there anything about your fathers service as President of the Church that surprised you or that caught your attention? So when mother sang in the choir, I must have been, I dont know, 7 or 8 or something. And we knew that. It also adjusted previous policies forbidding adult males to teach classes of children or youth alone to apply to all adults. "[102], On April 5, 2020, Nelson issued a new proclamation, "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World". 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. "I feel pure joy every time I welcome a new member of our family into the world." And I actually lament reaching this point in the podcast, because I could hear you guys talk about your father all day long. 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. I dont remember him watching TV. ", "Meet LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson, a Renaissance man with perfect pitch and pure faith", "Elder Russell M. 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[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. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. There was no question he was the head of the home. Being as smart and skilled as he is, I kind of took some of that for granted. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. And Its been interesting, as you know, Ive been a parent now for a little over 25 years, how I look back now, in retrospect, how easy he made everything look. 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. 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