To not join in meant missing out on something fun. But, you know, to witness his preparation and preservation and the ongoing revelation and guidance that he is given. That was fun. [111], In April 2020, Nelson announced plans to build a temple in Shanghai, China. But yeah, he would take us places. LDS apostles serve full-time for life, and so Nelson retired from all of his prior professional positions. And so I saw him the Sunday after they came back from their honeymoon. He talks about losing his wife to a heart attack after having spent his whole career studying and treating and operating on the heart. And I just feel like hes just made it very clear of the importance of having Christ be the center of my life. Thats what I remember. It was one way he modeled how their mother and women in general should be treated. [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. Sarah Jane Weaver: And since 1984, when your father was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, you have had to share him with millions of Latter-day Saints across the globe. I remember years back, I had the opportunity to be with some of the other members of the Quorum of the Twelve. [86], During the church's April general conference, Nelson appointed Asian-American Gerrit W. Gong and Brazilian Ulisses Soares to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, both of whom had been serving in the Presidency of the Seventy. And Ill never forget President Nelson looked at that little boy so tenderly. He loves to be up on the latest technology. And to see him follow that, like he said, follow instruction, has been a really remarkable thing to see and witness, so close. This is the way we treat this person. There is no surprise to me that we were all so excited to be mothers because of the way he felt that position was such a place of honor, such a calling of honor. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Both parents played the piano and their mother was a talented singer. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. 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. The event marked the first time in history that a pope and an LDS Church president met face-to-face. But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. 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. They went because they were invited, Marsh said. Nelson family No one has experience doing both operations on a 77-year-old patient, he had told President Kimball. Often on Mothers Day, President Nelson bought his wife a corsage. Sarah Jane Weaver: I think thats a really beautiful thing. [52], Nelson made his first international trip as quorum president to Central America from August 2031, 2015. And that if we can be obedient, and make and keep our covenants, well be able to live eternally as a family with Heavenly Father again. 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. 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. He made everything look easy. 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.. We dont have time for that. 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. Friends by Mail. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. That was always No. And we just loved sharing experiences with each other. degrees from the University of Utah and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. So we preceded that trip with our own personal trip, where we did some family history findings throughout Scandinavia. He knew decades before I did that there was such a thing as airdropping photos, Irion said of her 98-year-old father. [32], In 1981, Nelson held appointments as a visiting professor of surgery at the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico City and the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile. How did President Nelsons academic and professional accomplishments influence his childrens education and career paths? And Gloria, lets start with you. 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. And so thats been a neat thing. And as the evening was winding down, it was time for us to go and go back to our homes. Throughout his many years of service as a surgeon, general authority, and husband and father . And it was one of the biggest blessings of my life. [63], In August 2010, Nelson journeyed to the dedication of the Kiev Ukraine Temple. But none of us were ever forced to come, everyone would still get together. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. Gloria Irion: I agree. https://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng Russell M. Nelson delivers a message titled "Children of the Covenant." I think most of us took piano lessons and then got to choose another instrument, but music was really big. They are still married to this day. Laurie Marsh: Sure. 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. Mother was a beautiful singer. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. Really, I can honestly say to this day, my best friends are my sisters, and my brother, and. [38][39] He later served as a stake president in Salt Lake City from 1964 to 1971, with fellow future apostle Joseph B. Wirthlin serving as his second counselor. President Russell M. Nelson sits down with a puzzle in his spare time. All rights reserved. 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. We, one time, I had gotten all the Christmas decorations out of the attic. Peoples lives depend on me getting sleep, kids. And so anyway, he tried, but we did, we always love to be together still do. Gloria Irion: They had an opportunity, you know, there was no ultrasound in those days, they had an opportunity nine times to consider the name Russell Marion Nelson Jr. and never considered it, never considered it until Daddy met him. I dont remember him watching TV. And these are the kind of the old school Christmas lights, the glass bulbs, the thick gauge cables. And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. 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. And I remember as a 14-year-old thinking, Man, are we ever gonna go home? Because we are in a different place, a different country, a different something every day, every night. [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. [14] He graduated from high school at age 16 and enrolled at the University of Utah, graduating in 1945 with a Bachelor of Arts and Phi Beta Kappa membership. And so I think we had a lot of stuff going on on Saturdays to prepare for Sunday. And he did always emphasize how important education is, but as far as career choice goes, he never pushed one way or another. In this assignment, he worked closely with Dennis B. Neuenschwander and Hans B. 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. [55] "It was our privilege as apostles to sustain what had been revealed to President Monson," Nelson said. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Maybe, yeah, maybe upon my first arrival it was a little chaotic and a lot of people coming and going, but you know as I aged up to a point where I can start remembering things and it actually was a more quiet home. He just goes forward and learns what he needs to learn and takes all of the experience with him to help. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. And she just kind of slumped over. Programa: Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive!, ep. President Russell M. Nelson is the father of nine daughters and one son and has 57 grandchildren. 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. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. 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. Ray Goldrup. The couple had ten children; Marsha, Wendy, Gloria, Brenda, Sylvia, Emily, Laurie, Rosalie, and Marjorie and Russell Jr. 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 the director approached him as he was, in his sophomore year, to invite him to come back and participate. President Russell M. Nelson. And so I think that was very much an emphasis in our home. President Russell M. Nelson will mark five years as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2023. 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. [114] Together they had ten children: nine daughtersMarsha, Wendy (19512019),[115] Gloria, Brenda, Sylvia, Emily (19581995),[116] Laurie, Rosalie, and Marjorieand a son, Russell Jr. (b. It could perceive a lot of weight on my shoulders, because hows he going to besmirch, our name? He was stern to us if we were rude to mom, but very, very Christlike.. 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. 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. The children noticed when their father complimented their mother. Hed come in the door. He knew everything, not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im so glad you mentioned technology. Laurie Marsh: There was always somebody to talk to, somebody to play with, play dolls with, or talk about problems or whatever. That was always number one. The visible sadness was gone. During his tenure the Sunday School developed a unified 8-year-cycle of covering the LDS Church's scriptures in its curriculum. Laurie Marsh: I just think the way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. and M.D. And I think thats a sentiment that is shared by all of our listeners, as well. He focused on the family for sure. And that, by no coincidence, is tied to the word disciple. The Soccer . Were so grateful that you would share him with us so that he could teach us so much about the Savior Jesus Christ. 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. Can you talk a little bit about those times when the focus of your family had to be eternal? Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Floss Edna (ne Anderson; 18931983) and Marion Clavar Nelson (18971990). Nelson's father was a reporter for the Deseret News and later became general manager of Gillham Advertising, Utah's earliest advertising agency. Scripture Toss. In a May 2020 interview with the Church News, President Nelson said, "Even through clouds of sorrow, there can be silver linings found.". As of April 2022, Nelson has announced a total of 100 new temples to be built in several countries around the world. [8] [9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (1920-2016) and Enid (1926-2019), and a brother, Robert H. 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