In my remembrance, I think Daddy kind of had a routine. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. Sarah Jane Weaver: Yeah, Ive heard him say it, too. But Ive always said it keeps me good. I think the world at large has seen that hes been preserved, but to see the preparation that has happened, and to hear from him about receiving instruction, receiving guidance, following that guidance, is such a testimony to me about the prophet and the Lord communicating with the Church through the prophet and communicating with the world. Its been five years since President Nelson was sustained and set apart on Jan. 14, 2018, as the Churchs 17th President. How to Have Joy. And I, Im not sure Ill have time for that. And he said, Well, why dont you just come to a rehearsal and see what you think and, you know, just kind of come and check it out. So he comes, and he looks on the stage at the female lead role, and it was Dansel White, and he decided he would participate. The children were grateful to see their fathers cheerful countenance return after he married Wendy Watson. He just goes forward and learns what he needs to learn and takes all of the experience with him to help. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS And imagine in your minds eye the cardboard box just packed full of Christmas lights, strings and strings of Christmas lights. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. Nelson served in that bishopric for over five years at a time when the ward had over 1,000 members. [31], Nelson became involved with the administrative aspects of medicine and was elected president of the Utah State Medical Association. And of course, its true. Russel said theyd each had their roles and cooking wasnt one of his. And in that letter, he committed that he wouldnt do anything to besmirch our name. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: And so, there was a time I wanted to be a doctor and I think he was kind of proud of that. First his kind of fast-paced travel around the world 35 nations in about 19 months. February 2023. He never misses them, never. He knew everything, not because hes a know-it-all, but because he legitimately has a thirst for knowledge and learning. To not join in meant missing out on something fun. Dont know what I did in the pre-life, but Im grateful every day to be the daughter of Russell and Dantzel Nelson. Every one of us has such a strong testimony that hes here for such a time. Nelson signed 1,150 mission calls as the presiding apostle. Neither Nelson nor the Church is. (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. And so I know, for myself, that I didnt want to break the rules, because I didnt want to disappoint them. Unfortunately, in 2005 Russel M Nelson's wife died unexpectedly at their home in Salt Lake City. Sarah Jane Weaver: Is there anything about your fathers service as President of the Church that surprised you or that caught your attention? When he was home, he was home, Marsh said. 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. Most of the children learned to play the piano and at least one additional instrument. Another word I think of is discipline. Hes very disciplined. 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. As part of this change, young women ages 1418 may be assigned as ministering sisters, similar to the-long standing policies of young men ages 1418 serving as home teachers. My parents consistently had family prayer, family home evening, family scripture reading, and we were invited, with all their love, to come and participate, she said. [30], In 1965, the University of Chicago offered Nelson the position as head of their department of thoracic surgery. In today's world, marriage and the choice to raise children require increasing faith - but the blessings, mortal and eternal, of families are well worth it. But something that we just did together and had fun doing together. "[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". He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. Those grandchildren are now having their own children, President Nelson wrote in an Instagram post on July 7. . In 1960, he performed one of the first-ever repairs of tricuspid valve regurgitation. President Nelson did not push his children one way or another in their career choices. 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. But, yeah, we have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets, to have that guidance in our lives. Children(s) Emily Nelson Wittwer, Brenda N. Miles, MORE [X] Biography. Nelson began his presidency two days after his ordination with a short broadcast to church members in January 2018 before then holding a press conference. Her marriage to Nelson is her first. Russell M. Nelson was set apart as the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 14, 2018. Gloria Irion: You know, I just had a thought about what an important thing music was in our home. We just need to be a child of God and we all are. The guidance also had a clear emphasis on using counseling to assist in healing from abuse. 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). I feel like we were so secure because we knew they were secure. But, Laurie Marsh: I was going say I think what I remember too, in those days, Im number seven. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: One of the main things that was taught, and it wasnt so much deliberately or explicitly expressed in this way, but again, it was mostly by example of how a mother and a father work together. I mean, I can remember having so many fun experiences. 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. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. We, one time, I had gotten all the Christmas decorations out of the attic. the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, receives hugs from family members after he and his councilors President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor, and President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor held a press conference at the church office building in Salt Lake City Utah on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. And so is his wife and my mother had an amazing role in that, as well. This was highlighted by shortening the length of Sunday church meetings to 2-hours from the previous 3-hours. Dantzel and Russell Nelson had ten children, 56 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. First, he would find and greet his late wife, Dantzel Nelson. 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. Back row are doctors Lester R. Sauvage, Sigmund A. Wesolowski, President Nelson, Alton Ochsner, Jr. and Henry H. Balch. Peoples lives depend on me getting sleep, kids. And so anyway, he tried, but we did, we always love to be together still do. 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. [65] While there, Nelson visited government officials, was interviewed by Yuzhnaya Stalitsa television, and dedicated that country for the preaching of the gospel. This broadcast ahead of the press conference was unprecedented and provided the new leaders an opportunity to briefly address the entire church immediately. Welcome all of you to the Church News podcast. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, thats, thats well-documented in, in the books. They had ten children together, nine daughters, Rosalie, Sylvia, Marsha, Wendy, Brenda, Emily, Laurie, Marjorie, and Gloria, and one son, Russell. 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. But I think a great impact on me is what Gloria shared, I think the fact that he has honored me, every Mothers Day my whole entire life, speaks volumes of the importance of family and the importance of eternal relationships. 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. I just feel like, wow, he did that so well and just exemplified that. Programa: Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive!, ep. "[94][95][96], In the October 2018 general conference, Nelson adjusted the balance between a home-centered, church-supported form of worship. [41] Early in his service as an apostle, Nelson was an adviser to the church's Young Women organization and was supportive of the developing of the Young Women values and Personal Progress program. It could perceive a lot of weight on my shoulders, because hows he going to besmirch, our name? So for me, its not been anything different. ", "Discovering a Surgical First: Russell M. Nelson and Tricuspid Valve Annuloplasty", "At U. Commencement, President Nelson and Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell give advice about adversity", "U of U Health - Celebrating 60 Years of Cardiac Surgery in Utah With Russell M. Nelson, M.D. But there was also no question that our mom was the heart of the home. Days later, the Shanghai Municipal Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau responded saying it "knew nothing about the American Mormon Church . 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). Youve made such an impact in that world of open heart surgery. And he says, Quite frankly, Laurie, I havent had time to think about it. 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