Gloria Irion: You know, I just had a thought about what an important thing music was in our home. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. Join us every week for a new episode. He wanted that to be their own inspired decisions, his son said. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. So always active, always doing something, always engaged. And so thats been a neat thing. We just need to be a child of God. 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. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. He treated her like royalty, Russell Nelson Jr. said. [7] In 1984, Nelson and the American jurist Dallin H. Oaks were selected to fill two vacancies in the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. And I had quite a collection, so I thought, What would Mother love, a string of these for a necklace. So I got a needle and thread and strung those beautiful pearly looking things together for my mother and gave it to her. I do remember him changing diapers, and reading books and helping us with homework. He is proud of who we are and who we have become and for our own accomplishments, Russell Nelson Jr. said. Friends by Mail. And see each other as a family be together kind of remotely. Sarah Jane Weaver: It is great to have you with us today. What was it like when he came home? And theres no surprise to me that we all were so excited to be mothers, because the way he felt that position was such a calling of honor. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelsons 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. In 1960, he performed one of the first-ever repairs of tricuspid valve regurgitation. [23], Nelson first operated out of the University of Utah's medical school. Russell Marion Nelson Sr. (born September 9, 1924) is an American religious leader and retired surgeon who is the 17th and current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). And it was one of the biggest blessings of my life. Sarah Jane Weaver: We have a tradition at the Church News podcast. Thats why were here, but they dont need to be a trial of our faith. Now, your father graduated from medical school at age 22, first in his class. Almost a fishy-smelling string of pearls. Sarah Jane Weaver: Is there anything about your fathers service as President of the Church that surprised you or that caught your attention? [44] For a time he was also the church's representative to a US State Department committee on international religious freedom. President Nelson, the leader of almost 17 million Latter-day Saints worldwide, has traveled to 35 nations, changed Church organization, utilized technology, led the Church through a pandemic, issued historic invitations In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. They consistently had family home evening. from the University of Utah in 1947, shortly after completing his medical degree. Come, Follow Me Activities. In my personal life, I got called to be a bishop a few years back and he ordained me to the office of bishop in Melchizedek priesthood, but he let the stake president of that stake, set me apart as a bishop in that stake, letting him exercise his keys. [30], In 1965, the University of Chicago offered Nelson the position as head of their department of thoracic surgery. He said it was like a womens dormitory., Gloria Irion: It was definitely like a sorority, for sure. The couple had ten children; Marsha, Wendy, Gloria, Brenda, Sylvia, Emily, Laurie, Rosalie, and Marjorie and Russell Jr. He knew everything, not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning. And they were sitting on the sofa together holding hands. 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. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. 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. [20] Nelson was also the director of the University of Utah thoracic surgery residency program. [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]. She was a Canadian nurse and educator. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. 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. 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. Sarah Jane Weaver: He committed pretty fast? Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. But it was fun to feel like you were on a date with your Daddy and got to spend some time with him. You know, we do a lot of Zoom calls. 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. Nelson received a PhD from Minnesota in 1954 for his research contributions. And were talking, boxes and boxes, because mother love to decorate the house for Christmas. And so we just try to follow their example, because theyre following the Lords example. Its, What do you know now? And we always give our guests the last word. He loves to be up on the latest technology. An example I know a lot of us have shared with each other is doing taxes at the end of the year. [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. Three of President Russell M. Nelson's children celebrate his 5 years as Prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father Three of President Nelson's 10 children Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. discuss the lessons learned as children from their father in episode 118 of the Church News podcast. Sarah Jane Weaver: And for our listeners who havent heard the story of how they met, will you share that with us, Gloria? His wife and my mother had an amazing role in that as well, she said. Laurie Marsh: Thank you. 1, she said. Neither Nelson nor the Church is. 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. Faust. [65] While there, Nelson visited government officials, was interviewed by Yuzhnaya Stalitsa television, and dedicated that country for the preaching of the gospel. President Russell M. Nelson during his career wiht a team of doctors: Gen. Sam F. Seeley, and Lt. Col. Edwin J. Pulaski, front. We, we participated. [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. Laurie Marsh: Yeah, he committed pretty fast. [77][78], On February 10, 2019, Nelson spoke to church members in Arizona at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. "Have faith to keep all the commandments of God, knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy. In 2009, he, along with his wife and others, were attacked while in Mozambique. 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. But are we perfect? Both parents played the piano and their mother was a talented singer. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And we were just, and we would just love to help him and doing taxes. And so I know, for myself, that I didnt want to break the rules, because I didnt want to disappoint them. 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 I had the chance to interview him and I said, Well, this is the first time youve been out and out among the Saints since the COVID pandemic. And he did not like that question. 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. And that was underscored in just about everything that we did from, you know, We shouldnt let mother, or she shouldnt have to take out the garbage, thats our job. And so we would go take out the garbage, and make sure the home was in proper working order, and things like that from shoveling walks to doing dishes after the meal. It wasnt me. And they said, Oh were just ordinary men in extraordinary callings. But kind of like I was saying earlier, I think, with my perspective of age, theyre a lot more than just ordinary men. 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. I think we taught him patience and long-suffering. [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. When he was home, he was home, Marsh said. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. [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. Marsh appreciates her fathers glass-half-full perspective. Friend. It also adjusted previous policies forbidding adult males to teach classes of children or youth alone to apply to all adults. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He's curious. This episode of the Church News podcast features three of President Nelson's 10 Children, Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. And really, you dont need to be the child of Russell and Dantzel Nelson to have those blessings. Hes always doing something, always engaged.. 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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. And so that was one-on-one time with him, or one-on-two, if there was someone else with you. [4][17], After medical school, Nelson went to the University of Minnesota for his medical residency. They dated for three years, then married on August 31, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple. From left: Marjorie Lowder; Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy; Sister Rosalie Ringwood; and Wendy Maxfield. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. Anyway, do you know more of the story? 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 And he did always emphasize how important education is, but as far as career choice goes, he never pushed one way or another. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. Another word I think of is discipline. Hes very disciplined. Nelson and Oaks filled the vacancies in the Quorum created by the deaths of LeGrand Richards and Mark E. So the fact that it was her heart, everything that could have been done to help her was done. [64], Nelson's only son, Russell M. Nelson Jr., served as an LDS missionary in Russia. The Everlasting Covenant Monthly Liahona Message, October 2022 The Everlasting Covenant By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints All those who have made a covenant with God have access to a special kind of love and mercy. [4] He was chair of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at LDS Hospital. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. And it was a nice reinforcement of, you know, Dont worry about him. Pinterest. President Nelsons children admire their father for his discipline, optimism and activity, among many other qualities. The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. Can you talk a little bit about those times when the focus of your family had to be eternal? President Russell M. Nelson. And, Gloria, lets start with you. So, those are words that I think describe him well. I feel like we were loved, because we were theirs. Not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning.. During the 1950s, Dantzel was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. But we, we had him come over for dinner. But I wouldnt say that its an overwhelming thought thats always at the forefront of my mind. 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. I once saw Russs birth announcement and it had a picture of nine girls on the front and said, Boy, oh, boy. Gloria Irion: As a father, hes very loving, and, well, as the prophet to youve seen, just very loving, very, Christlike love for everyone. And we, every one of us, has such a strong testimony, that hes here for such a time. He became a doctor, Doctor of the heart. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I know your mother served for five years in the Tabernacle Choir. [54], In 2016, as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Nelson declared that the church's governing council had received a revelation from God forbidding minor children of same-sex couples from being baptized without First Presidency approval. And I think we had as much fun after we came home from our dates as we did on the dates. And in that letter, he committed that he wouldnt do anything to besmirch our name. Contents. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. Russell Nelson Jr. knew he could ask his father anything and he would always provide the answer. Laurie Marsh: I dont think so. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [37], After returning to Salt Lake City, he was called as priest quorum advisor in the Garden Park Ward, working with over 50 boys ages 16 to 18. 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. But I do have that visual image. Laurie Marsh: You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me, nothing. [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. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well, I have to agree with all of you. [8] [9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (1920-2016) and Enid (1926-2019), and a brother, Robert H. (1931-2014). And so a lot of these adjustments that the Church has gone through over these past five years or so its been interesting, for me having been, I was 12 years old when he was called to be in the Quorum of the Twelve. [21] Following his military service, he did a year of work and surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. He had this folding table that we would pull out from under a bed, and he would set it up and start taping up all these Gloria Irion: Spreadsheets. 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. He noticed every little thing and taught us by example that our mother was of huge value to us, and No. And Ive had many experiences over the last five years that confirm that, and I am eternally grateful. And so, did your father get everyone up and ready for church? In April 2006, he married Wendy L. Watson. So we were gone in total for about three weeks, two weeks of our own trip, and then a week of his assignment. 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. We were at the Washington D.C. Temple rededication. And then go to Laurie and end with Russ. Gloria Irion: I think its kind of fun for people to get to see him in the light other than just twice a year at the podium, you know. And I think I have learned from my own, personal experiences, that God calls prophets to lead and guide us while were on this earth. All rights reserved. Especially being at the younger end, I saw more mature father and parents than my siblings did. Laurie Marsh: I felt like from both of my parents the importance of our education that that was stressed. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. When Daddy was called to be an apostle, I lived in Michigan at the time. 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. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. [25], In March 1956, he performed the first successful pediatric cardiac operation at the SLGH, a total repair of tetralogy of Fallot in a four-year-old girl. Hes very disciplined, Irion said, noting the word disciplined is tied to the word disciple. Those are words that I think describe him well.. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. A family photo of President Russell M. Nelson on a swing. And so after they were married, they lived in her home for a little bit. 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. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught. 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. [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. 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. So, thats been a neat thing for me to experience and learn over the last few years. But there was a deep level of grief all three times.. Every one of us has such a strong testimony that hes here for such a time. And I think thats something that I treasure. 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. Laurie Marsh: I tell people all the time, I said I think we owe Wendy Nelson and the Lord for His longevity and his ability to continue to serve in his capacity right now. [49] He was succeeded as chairman of the executive committee by Oaks. Sarah Jane Weaver: You have been listening to the Church News podcast. 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? But Ive always said it keeps me good. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. They have agreed to talk to us about President Nelson in his role as a father. As soon as he saw him, they discussed that and decided. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. Just like that. I dont remember him watching TV. And so really, that part is not different. That was always No. Gloria Irion: Oh, right. The children were grateful to see their fathers cheerful countenance return after he married Wendy Watson. Mother was a beautiful singer. Throughout his many years of service as a surgeon, general authority, and husband and father . 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. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. 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