[15][16] While at the University of Utah, he was a member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi and Owl and Key. Nelson then attended the University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1947 ranked first in his class. His father worked for the Deseret News in the past. What was it like when he came home? He also purchased one for each of his nine daughters, delivered with a note that read, With love as a potential mother.. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. When he was home, it was time for the family.. ", "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. He took the lens out of the fishs eye out and said, Look, this is the lens and held it up over a newspaper that was right nearby and showed how it kind of magnified the print on the newspaper. That was always at the top of the priority list to treat not only my mother, but my sisters and all women, with respect.. And theyre difficult times for us. We dont have time for that. [109] Nelson took all the church's apostles with him to Rome for that dedication. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. Friend January 2019 "Show and Tell" Senior Primary children in Greater Manchester, England, wrote their own verse about President Russell M. Nelson for the song "Follow the Prophet.". What have you observed from their relationship? But in a way, it was comforting, to me, to see the level of grief that he was experiencing. So, I mean, that leaves a lot of, I guess a lot of weight. An example I know a lot of us have shared with each other is doing taxes at the end of the year. That was always number one. I think a perfect example is, quite often on Mothers Day he would buy her a corsage. Laurie Marsh: I dont think so. "I feel pure joy every time I welcome a new member of our family into the world." And so is his wife and my mother had an amazing role in that, as well. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I always knew that I could ask my dad anything, and he would have the answer. And we all got to choose other instruments. The couple had ten children; Marsha, Wendy, Gloria, Brenda, Sylvia, Emily, Laurie, Rosalie, and Marjorie and Russell Jr. [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. President Russell M. Nelson, second from right, skiing with three daughters and a son-in-law, prior to becoming President of the Church. Famous Military Physician Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924 in United States. [33], Nelson was honored nationally by being elected president of the Society for Vascular Surgery for the year 1975. [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. They consistently had family home evening. That was fun. They went because they were invited, Marsh said. It could perceive a lot of weight on my shoulders, because hows he going to besmirch, our name? [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. So I didnt have a real close view of it, but I do remember asking him the same thing. 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. 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. My guess is he made sure we looked presentable. Scripture Toss. Dantzel White Nelson and Russell M. Nelson. building a so-called 'temple' in Shanghai. Gloria Irion: My addition to that is when he taught me how to get the lenses out of the fish eyes. He became a doctor, Doctor of the heart. He pronounced blessings upon Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo while visiting each of those countries; these serve as addendums to Monson's 1985 dedication of Yugoslavia for the preaching of the gospel. And we all are. I think he counsels well with others. With the death of Monson on January 2, 2018, Nelson became the anticipated successor to the church's presidency. And there was a high expectation that we would be an eternal family and we were going to be working together to see how we could get that goal accomplished. I once saw Russs birth announcement and it had a picture of nine girls on the front and said, Boy, oh, boy. Can you share with us about what its like to be Russell Marion Nelson Jr.? She knows her father has been called as Prophet for this time and is grateful to be his daughter. A children's magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Contents. 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. and M.D. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I remember the night when our mom passed away. And while we were there, he met with some families in this meeting before the devotional. 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. [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. . . She, like my mother, is a very Christ-centered person. Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. Nelson served in that bishopric for over five years at a time when the ward had over 1,000 members. From 1955 to 1965, Nelson served as a missionary on Temple Square every Thursday afternoon for about two hours giving tours to visitors. Laurie Marsh: I just want to add to Russells comment about teaching opportunities, because Daddy was always looking for comments to say like, Oh, look how beautiful your mother is. Or always thanking her for what she was doing for our family and really noticed every little thing and taught us by example, that mother was of huge value to all of us, but number one to him. And so he would try to teach me how to, from simple things like change a light bulb, to shovel the walks, or do the garbage and, you know, take care of things around the house. As Ive watched Daddy go through those times, and they are difficult times for us, Ive been so grateful for the teachings that our parents have given us about the importance of being centered in Jesus Christ, Marsh said. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the Church News. It is a worldwide church and it is the Church of Jesus Christ and its for everyone. In May 1982 he was a visiting professor at the Hospital de Clinicas in Montevideo, Uruguay. Nelson's tenure as church president has been defined by an increased focus on worship within LDS temples. In April 2006, he . They agree she has been a marvelous companion for President Nelson. Gloria Irion: We would go on dates. 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. We love Wendy. Hes always had a lot of responsibilities. Laurie Marsh: I have to mention, because to me, its his biggest life is his focus on the Savior. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. Nelson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984, during the church's general conference. [39], Nelson later served for four and a half years as a regional representative. We have strong testimonies and gratitude that the Lord has blessed us with prophets to have that guidance in our lives., 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. But I know he spent a lot of time with her and with their family and tried to be supportive. President Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. On April 14, 2022, Nelson surpassed Gordon B. Hinckley to become the oldest president in the history of the church. I think he used it as a teaching moment for us to help us and comfort us. After further surgical training and a two-year stint in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, Nelson returned to Salt Lake City and accepted a professorship at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He spent the next 29 years working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. [24] He was at the forefront of surgeons focusing attention on coronary artery disease,[26] and contributed to the advance of valvular surgery as well. 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. [8] [9] He had two sisters, Marjory E. (1920-2016) and Enid (1926-2019), and a brother, Robert H. (1931-2014). Yet your family has a reputation of not expecting to be treated any different than any other Latter-day Saints. We were traveling with President Nelson on his global ministry in Uruguay. They have agreed to talk to us about President Nelson in his role as a father. A family photo of President Russell M. Nelson on a swing. And that always meant a lot. 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. I dont remember him watching TV. [43] In 1993, he was the church's lead delegate to the Parliament on World Religions. Sarah Jane Weaver: And you have nine girls, then Russ comes along. Thanks to our guests, to my producer, KellieAnn Halvorsen, and others who make this podcast possible. 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. So sometimes a couple of us would show up at his door with dinner or something. 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. Dr. Russell M. Nelson holds a model of the human heart. "[112][113] The Bureau added that the church's plans were "wishful thinking, not based in reality. 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. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. Is there something that you have learned from observing his Church leadership? I would say that I know a key part of life is to learn and to grow, to love one another, to love the Lord and enjoy the blessings that come from Him as we keep our covenants.. In the 2021 Friend to Friend event, President Russell M. 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