He still, to this day, who knows the number of our members in our family, I dont know, off the top of my head. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. Explore Russell M. Nelson net worth, birthday, height, age, bio, salary, 2023! But are we perfect? She kind of validates our testimony of his being the prophet called for this time, you know. 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 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. They can feel that he loves them and its not so distant. And so that was always at the top of the priority list, is to treat, not only my mother, but my sisters, and all women with respect. Gloria Irion: Oh, right. The children noticed when their father complimented their mother. Our inheritance is sacred. 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. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. 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. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. An example I know a lot of us have shared with each other is doing taxes at the end of the year. And we were going to be working together to see how we could get that goal accomplished. [69] After being ordained and set apart as church president on January 14, 2018, Nelson was introduced to church members and the media two days later, along with Oaks as his First Counselor and Henry B. Eyring as Second Counselor. He wanted that to be their own inspired decisions, his son said. But I think his outward focus was a good example to us, too. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. Unfortunately, in 2005 Russel M Nelson's wife died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City. And so I know, for myself, that I didnt want to break the rules, because I didnt want to disappoint them. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. [129], Media related to Russell M. Nelson at Wikimedia Commons, "Russell Nelson" redirects here. [100] Nelson had previously characterized the 2015 policy as direction from God, stating "Each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. 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. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. Sarah Jane Weaver: Well, I have to agree with all of you. [65] While there, Nelson visited government officials, was interviewed by Yuzhnaya Stalitsa television, and dedicated that country for the preaching of the gospel. Sarah Jane Weaver: It is great to have you with us today. A family photo of President Russell M. Nelson on a swing. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Oh, I dont know, Ive got a couple of funny stories, but I dont know. How do you sum up a lifetime of being taught? Russell Nelson Jr. said. Music was something we love to do together, Irion said. He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. Laurie Marsh: I dont think so. 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. [18][19][20], Nelson served a two-year term of duty in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, and was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. I think he counsels well with others. 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. Now, your father graduated from medical school at age 22, first in his class. Sarah Jane Weaver: What are some of the other things you did I know as a family you like to ski? Its really hard. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. [5], A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate and medical school education. Nelson served in that bishopric for over five years at a time when the ward had over 1,000 members. He was there. And thats less great than his wonderful hugs, but we get to see FaceTime, Daddy gets to see FaceTime for people that are across the country, our missionaries in the world, you know, some of the family members that are missionaries every once in a while, theyll get to tune in on these calls. Just have faith in the Lord, do your best and everythings going to be okay. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. Were so grateful that you would share him with us so that he could teach us so much about the Savior Jesus Christ. In 1985, Nelson was the first person ever to be made an honorary professor of Shandong Medical College. Yeah, he might watch a bowl game on New Years day. He spent the next 29 years working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. discuss the lessons learned as children from their father, President Russell M. Nelson. It was probably 10 years ago that he taught Katie how to AirDrop photos. And we knew that. Sarah Jane Weaver: And I know your mother served for five years in the Tabernacle Choir. And he was always teaching. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. 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). Elder Nelson's previous marriage was to Dantzel White Nelson, who died 12 February 2005. So, those are words that I think describe him well. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. You know, Sunday mornings, I guess. The tender memory of President Russell M. Nelson as a young father is also reflective of how he has led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said Laurie Marsh, another daughter. But I know he spent a lot of time with her and with their family and tried to be supportive. And then I also remember, Daddy coming, he was serving as our stake president of the time. However, after consulting with David O. McKay, Nelson turned down the offer. He made everything look easy. building a so-called 'temple' in Shanghai. 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. The way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, a daughter said. And he said, Oh, no, Im just good at taking instruction. Laurie Marsh: I felt like from both of my parents the importance of our education that that was stressed. [61], In August 2003, Nelson became the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve to visit Kazakhstan. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Sarah Jane Weaver:And Laurie, I want to share a story. I feel like the way he is leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised, Marsh said. 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. First, the high priests groups at the ward level were dissolved, making all Melchizedek priesthood holders in wards and branches part of the elders quorum. Together, they had nine daughters and a son. And part of, I think, his processing his grief was like playing the piano. 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. I love this idea that she was the first person he looked for when he came home. During that time. None of the Nelson children was told they must go to weekly church services. But my dads always been well-known, well-known renowned heart surgeon or stake president, or general Sunday School president. He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. 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. Especially being at the younger end, I saw more mature father and parents than my siblings did. 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. [79], On March 9, 2019, Nelson met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. 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. Because, you know, our sisters were there, sometimes their dates would hang out after, and my mother was usually there to hear the details, or just to be with us. And we have a couple of things in place. The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. 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. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. And we all got to choose other instruments. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And we were just, and we would just love to help him and doing taxes. The hymn practice time in Sunday School was also renamed to worship through music. 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. And then number three, we normally would wait for Daddy, to have dinner together as a family. Lost and Found Friends. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: He is. And we just enlarge our circle of love and embrace them. 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. How did his studies ripple into the home? He would have worked very, very, long hours in his career as a surgeon. That was always at the top of the priority list to treat not only my mother, but my sisters and all women, with respect.. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. I remember vividly baths with Daddy, he would get three or four of us in the tub at a time. And he would take us to church. 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. On February 12, 2005, Nelson lost his first wife unexpectedly. 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. He was happy. And I think shes a great sounding board for Daddy and plays a critical role. So today, we will go in reverse order from age and start with Russ and go to Laurie and end with Gloria and have each of you answer the question: What do you know now that youve learned from President Russell M. Nelson? And he honored us as women, as well, and as potential mothers. And Ive watched him help and love a lot of people along the way. The unnamed plaintiffs alleged that Richard and Brenda Miles, son-in-law and daughter of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president Russell M. Nelson, hosted "touching parties" in the 1980s where children as young as one-year-old were . [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. Laurie Marsh: Besides having all of his sisters think that were talking to our dad when its really our brother! And he had a Church assignment in England, it was the 150th anniversary of the Church in England. So always active, always doing something, always engaged. Gloria Irion: My addition to that is when he taught me how to get the lenses out of the fish eyes. 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 thats how they met, I think the play was called Hayfoot Strawfoot. So that was, we liked that play and love that story. On January 29, 1995, Emily died of cancer when she was 37 years old. We love Wendy. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gloria Irion: I think he took those, you know, those circumstances happen so seldom, that I feel like he really tried to take those opportunities to teach us and to help us focus on the eternal, like you, like you said. Sarah Jane Weaver: And Russ, we saved you for last, because you came at the end of the Nelson family. He was set apart as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by President Thomas S. Monson on July 15, 2015. [42], In 1991, Nelson served as the negotiator for the LDS Church with the Internal Revenue Service over whether contributions to support missionaries serving would be tax deductible. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, exits 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. In that time, more than 70 changes and announcements have been made . And so he does seem to always know what to do at the right time and that has become a hallmark of his ministry. Were pretty low maintenance, but maybe we had sisters or whatever. And it takes time, you know, we cant have everything, right that very minute. Im your host, Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver. After 20 months in service, he left active duty at the rank of captain. Welcome to the Church News podcast. What was it like when he came home? So, thats been a neat thing for me to experience and learn over the last few years. Russell Nelson Jr. described another lesson he learned in the home that wasnt deliberately expressed but something he observed through his parents daily example. [111], In April 2020, Nelson announced plans to build a temple in Shanghai, China. For his only son, its President Nelsons activity and energy. And we all are. I know for myself that I didnt want to break the rules because I didnt want to disappoint them.. Im just taking instruction and do it.. Despite his own sorrow, President Nelson encouraged his children to be with their children, to love them and teach them about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. Nelson gave this message to children around the world. 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. You must do this. Instead, he seems to invite us as members of the Lords Church to follow the commandments and then claim all the blessings that we can get from that. That was always No. I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. Gloria Irion: I remember him coming over, we would have him over for a meal or something after mother had passed away. Ray Goldrup. I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate, but out of love, we participated, Marsh said. "[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". 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. 1950) in the Salt Lake Temple. I remember years back, I had the opportunity to be with some of the other members of the Quorum of the Twelve. [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. Come, Follow Me. So even though were not physically together, were still very emotionally attached. And the first thing he would do was look for, and find, and greet my mother. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. I don't know how long Wendy has been sick, but because . And you know, he was there with her. Both parents knew how to teach their children about the why of things, their son said. 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