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. He was a very calm, patient and loving father. And it was a Saturday night when Mother passed. President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Watson Nelson in Pennsylvania at the dedication of the newly developed Priesthood Restoration Site in 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. He had a good way of making very mundane and plain things feel like it was great to do, and great to do together, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Laurie Marsh: I think for me, too, I just have, as weve gone through those times that are more difficult, Ive just held on the example of my parents. Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? We dont have time for that. Term ended by removal of apostleship; was later excommunicated. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. WebIn the October 2011 General Conference, President Nelson said, When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us. How did you keep close as a family? Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. And I think that was a blessing to have him home. 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. President Russell M. Nelson. The children noticed when their father complimented their mother. [85], In March 2018, the First Presidency issued a letter on preventing and responding to abuse. Sarah Jane Weaver: And you have nine girls, then Russ comes along. I knew he loved her and he missed her. He really didnt raise his voice. President Russell M. Nelson smiles upon greeting fellow leaders during the Sunday afternoon session of the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Both parents knew how to teach their children about the why of things, their son said. They each had their specific roles, but one couldnt operate properly without the other. He and his wife, Deborah, have four children. And we just enlarge our circle of love and embrace them. 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. His law is written in our hearts. They each had their specific roles but one couldnt operate properly without the other. 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. What have you observed from their relationship? Nothing. Gloria Irion: I remember him coming over, we would have him over for a meal or something after mother had passed away. 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. 1 with him, Marsh said. She passed away in February 2005. Hes curious. While a student at the University of Utah, Nelson met and began dating fellow Utah student Dantzel White (19262005). The new temples will be built in eight new countries. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. I want to talk about President Nelson before he was a Church leader. Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. They get to see him the way we know him. He was stern with us if we were rude to mom, but very, very, Christlike. He said, I never left them. And, and then you look back. Number two, he would look around to turn off any electrics, that were extra, you know, like the TV or more lights than he felt should be on. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And I think thats a sentiment that is shared by all of our listeners, as well. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. Is that hard? He focused on the family for sure. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. [27] He also provided the first surgical intervention for tricuspid regurgitation, a disorder that allows blood to flow backward into the right upper heart chamber. It was a real love of my parents. And even so, he was going to do what he was called on to do and I knew he loved her and was grieving. President Russell M. Nelsonis the father of nine daughters and one son and has 57 grandchildren. Did you focus on science and math? [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. The guidance also had a clear emphasis on using counseling to assist in healing from abuse.
And were talking, boxes and boxes, because mother love to decorate the house for Christmas. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home.
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. Before holding his babies, the world-renowned heart surgeon had something of a routine when he came home each day, Marsh remembers. And so I know, for myself, that I didnt want to break the rules, because I didnt want to disappoint them. And I actually lament reaching this point in the podcast, because I could hear you guys talk about your father all day long. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. So even though were not physically together, were still very emotionally attached. Monson. Laurie Marsh: Yeah, he committed pretty fast. Committed children of the covenant remain steadfast, even in the midst of adversity. [28] Later, he performed the same operation on future LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball, replacing his damaged aortic valve.
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.. 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.
[31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. [4] Nelson was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for nearly 34 years, and was the quorum president from 2015 to 2018. Not only have we bid farewell to our beloved President Hunter, but thirty-three days earlier, we suffered the "[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". And I think thats something that I treasure. Nelson became a noted heart surgeon and served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Utah Medical Association.[6]. [32] Nelson traveled extensively as a medical doctor and addressed conferences in many parts of Latin America and Africa, as well as in India and China. 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. 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. [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. 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?. Gloria Irion: We were so grateful for the technology thats available. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I want to talk about, you know, you had this very tight-knit family that enjoyed being together and cherished the connections you had with each other. 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. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. In 1964, he set up his own private practice with him as the lead and Conrad Jenson as an associate. You just dont hear him say that. 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. 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. [77][78], On February 10, 2019, Nelson spoke to church members in Arizona at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. [44] For a time he was also the church's representative to a US State Department committee on international religious freedom. He committed it.
And I think shes a great sounding board for Daddy and plays a critical role. Join us every week for a new episode. [72], Since becoming church president, Nelson has visited members of the LDS Church in various areas of the world. Nelson then attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1947 ranked first in his class. And the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. Russell Nelson Jr. knew he could ask his father anything and he would always provide the answer. He speaks from the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, April 3, 2021. President Russell M. Nelson will mark five years as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2023. Sometimes, it was keeping Daddy from sleeping. They married in 2006, when he was an apostle; he He tended to walk through their home, turning off extra lights or the television, before sitting down to dinner with the family. Peoples lives depend on me getting sleep, kids. And so anyway, he tried, but we did, we always love to be together still do. President Russell M. Nelson and the COVID-19 vaccine: What the church leader has said and done Revered as a prophet by Latter-day Saints, he prayed throughout 2020 for a vaccine to relieve world suffering caused by the pandemic. Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. discuss the lessons learned as children from their father, President Russell M. Nelson. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And we were just, and we would just love to help him and doing taxes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. Yeah, he doesnt believe in it. Laurie Marsh: I have to mention, because to me, its his biggest life is his focus on the Savior. But are we perfect? Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. He honored us as women as well as potential mothers.. [36], In addition to his medical work, Nelson served frequently as a leader in the LDS Church. He loves to be up on the latest technology. It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. 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. But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. They love to watch sports. 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 they were talking a little bit about themselves and their callings. Russel said theyd each had their roles and cooking wasnt one of his. And if you chose not to come, youd be missing out on a really great opportunity to be together and do something neat. For approximately half of this time, he was assigned to oversee the fourteen stakes at BYU, while he worked with the stakes in Kearns, Utah, for the rest of his tenure. Dantzel White was a native of Perry, Utah, and first met Nelson when they were the c I think we taught him patience and long-suffering. And then they switch over to the Utah basketball game. But as Ive watched Daddy go through those times. 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. And theyre difficult times for us. Ringger. But, Laurie Marsh: I was going say I think what I remember too, in those days, Im number seven. My guess is he made sure we looked presentable. 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. Ive been so grateful for the teachings that our parents have given us about the importance of being centered in Jesus Christ. And thats how they met, I think the play was called Hayfoot Strawfoot. So that was, we liked that play and love that story. Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship in the church's temples. It could perceive a lot of weight on my shoulders, because hows he going to besmirch, our name? From 1955 to 1965, Nelson served as a missionary on Temple Square every Thursday afternoon for about two hours giving tours to visitors. 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. Laurie Marsh: There was always somebody to talk to, somebody to play with, play dolls with, or talk about problems or whatever. He assisted with house chores and helped get the children ready for church and ready for bed. And we all got to choose other instruments. He wanted that to be their own inspired decisions, his son said. But none of us were ever forced to come, everyone would still get together. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well, I have to agree with all of you.
And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. Now, your father graduated from medical school at age 22, first in his class. There was no question he was the head of the home. 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. Her marriage to Nelson is her first. 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. 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. I think most of us took piano lessons and then got to choose another instrument, but music was really big. The children agreed that both parents made education a high priority and fostered a love of lifelong learning. 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. And Ill never forget President Nelson looked at that little boy so tenderly. Hed come in the door. Doing taxes doesnt sound like fun at all as an adult, but its something we just did together and had fun doing together.. We, we participated. 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. Nelson received a PhD from Minnesota in 1954 for his research contributions. Gloria Irion: Oh, right. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. Gloria Irion: Yes, I think thats very well said. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. So hed leave the stake center and come and pick us up. And to help make this goal of being an internal family happen. In May 1982 he was a visiting professor at the Hospital de Clinicas in Montevideo, Uruguay. [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 Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prophet, physician, husband and father: A look at the life of President Nelson, 98 statements of counsel from President Nelson in honor of his 98th birthday, Church News podcast, episode 118: Three of President Russell M. Nelsons children celebrate his 5 years as prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father, Invitations President Nelson has given since he became Prophet, President Russell M. Nelsons prophetic ministry: 5 years of historic leadership, revelation and invitations, A fulness of joy: President Nelson shares message of eternal life at his daughters funeral, 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. [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 know, Sunday mornings, I guess. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. Shes been a marvelous companion for him since day one, I believe. Im wondering if we can just start and have each of you share one quality that you think of when you think of President Russell M. Nelson. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. [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. The children were grateful to see their fathers cheerful countenance return after he married Wendy Watson. 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. Hes always had a lot of responsibilities. When she passed, it wasnt OK, well, weve got this eternal perspective and lets move on. I dont want that to come across. In Minnesota, he served as what was then known as Sunday School Superintendent in his local congregation. Yeah, he might watch a bowl game and we were just Gloria Irion: It was the only time I saw him turn on the TV. And, but yeah, I think he set a great example of, you know, studying and doing well in school. [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. But we never felt that it was tied to their feelings for us. President Nelsons children admire their father for his discipline, optimism and activity, among many other qualities. 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. And shes always a cheerleader for Daddy in front of us, for sure. The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. 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. And so that way we can kind of keep up on what hes doing and he can read what were doing. Emily Nelson Wittwer died of cancer in 1995. Not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning.. And, Laurie, lets have you weigh in first. And I acknowledge that we love Wendy. In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. 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. And we were going to be working together to see how we could get that goal accomplished. I dont remember him watching TV. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, he treated her like royalty. And he was always teaching. 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. 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. And then go to Laurie and end with Russ. The hymn practice time in Sunday School was also renamed to worship through music. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. [34] He was also a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. And then in what felt like a very vulnerable moment. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. [98], In December 2018, the church's First Presidency changed the process of youth class progression and priesthood ordination. And he said, No, I, I walked through the door and I closed it behind me. Can you share with us what you observed from that time in his life, where he leaves this career that he had prepared so much for, and turned into full-time church service? And so I think we had a lot of stuff going on on Saturdays to prepare for Sunday. He noticed every little thing and taught us by example that our mother was of huge value to us, and No. So we would spend time together on a family trip. [67] In 1995, Nelson went to Beijing, along with Neal A. Maxwell and other LDS Church leaders, on an official invitation of Li Lanqing, the Vice Premier of China.[68]. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. Recently I observed young men who attracted attention to themselves because of their extreme It wasnt me. What was it like for the Nelson children to grow up in a home with a world-famous heart surgeon? Theyre exercising their keys. 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. And I know that Daddy has been called to be the prophet in these times. 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. Laurie Marsh: And a lot of it was just going to each others performances and doing things together as a family and decorating the Christmas tree to Handels Messiah. So music really was a huge part of the things that we would do together.
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