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. Laurie Marsh: But Daddy still will hand-write a birthday card and mail it to every single member of the family and Christmas and wedding anniversaries. [Laughing]. And it was a Saturday night when Mother passed. [10][11] His parents were not active in the Latter-day Saint faith while he was a youth, but they did send him to Sunday School,[12] and he was baptized a member of the LDS Church at age 16. . [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. They talk about President Nelsons Church leadership and offer a unique glimpse into his role as a father, husband and teacher. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. But, you know, to witness his preparation and preservation and the ongoing revelation and guidance that he is given. [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. And we had the privilege of having Wendy Watson as a neighbor before their marriage. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. He would have worked very, very, long hours in his career as a surgeon. At one point, the team came close enough to the front that they received fire from enemy artillery positions, which missed them. Prophet Asks "Let me ask one question," said President Russell M. Nelson to youth assembled in the visitors' center in Palmyra. Ethnicity, religion & political views 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. Famous Military Physician Russell M. Nelson was born on September 9, 1924 in United States. They both played the piano and the organ. 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. I remember to when he had business trips, Im not sure how long this lasted, but I remember quite a few times, he would take one or two of us along when he had to go give a paper somewhere or something. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But I love the idea that whats important is, we all go through trials, right? We just we land and thats what time it is and we move on. So Gloria Irion: I love in Sheri Dews biography, she quoted Wendy, after they came home from one of the world tours. Almost a fishy-smelling string of pearls. Sarah Jane Weaver: Russ, you have a huge opportunity to carry your fathers name, which also sometimes may feel heavy. Music was something we love to do together, Irion said. And to see him follow that, like he said, follow instruction, has been a really remarkable thing to see and witness, so close. I said, How can you walk away from that that was your life? Laurie Marsh: It was a great experience. Thats what I remember. 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. Friend. A photo of Dantzel White Nelson and Russell M. Nelson as a young couple. And the rest of us are thinking, Oh., Gloria Irion: My mind would like to think that, but my bodys going, Are you kidding me?. [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. Russell Nelson Jr. remembers his father teaching him how to maintain the home, from changing a light bulb to shoveling the walks and taking out the garbage, as well as other home duties. Ringger. What can we do for you? And he just said, Just go home and be with your, your children and love them and teach them. And so that right there was to me a good window into the eternities of how we just keep going. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, theres no question I was well-mothered. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. What was your house like, when you were children? 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. [13], Nelson studied at LDS Business College in his mid-teens (concurrently with high school enrollment) and worked as an assistant secretary at a bank. And so after they were married, they lived in her home for a little bit. He went on to have a career as a world renowned heart surgeon, pioneering heart surgery that would actually save so many lives. And I know that Daddy has been called to be the prophet in these times. And his countenance was back up. Both parents played the piano and their mother was a talented singer. Laurie Marsh: Oh, there are so many I dont even know. There he built his own heart-lung bypass machine and employed it to support the first open-heart surgery in the United States west of the Mississippi River. They had a wonderful married life. I have felt during his leadership, the importance of living our lives focused on the Savior and that that should be our number one priority, no matter what were doing. 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. President Russell M. Nelson is the father of nine daughters and one son and has 57 grandchildren. 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. 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 tended to walk through their home, turning off extra lights or the television, before sitting down to dinner with the family. [106] With the temple in Nicaragua, Nelson fulfilled an apostolic promise he had made to church members there six years earlier. [100] Nelson had previously characterized the 2015 policy as direction from God, stating "Each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. [85], In March 2018, the First Presidency issued a letter on preventing and responding to abuse. But something that we just did together and had fun doing together. You probably came into a little more chaotic home than, than the average son. So we preceded that trip with our own personal trip, where we did some family history findings throughout Scandinavia. Were there other things that you did on a regular basis that you enjoyed doing together? Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, thats, thats well-documented in, in the books. Marsh has learned the importance of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and following the prophet. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: I remember the night when our mom passed away. Monson. When he was home, he was home, Marsh said. Its been five years since President Nelson was sustained and set apart on Jan. 14, 2018, as the Churchs 17th President. And thats been one thing thats been true. [129], Media related to Russell M. Nelson at Wikimedia Commons, "Russell Nelson" redirects here. I feel like there was a high level of love in our home. Elder Russell M. Nelson. In timing with this milestone, three of President Nelsons 10 children Irion, Marsh and son Russell Nelson Jr. recently discussed with the Church News growing up in the Nelson home and his role as a father. Shes been a marvelous companion for him since day one, I believe. And we were going to be working together to see how we could get that goal accomplished. They consistently had family scripture reading. Laurie Marsh: I felt like from both of my parents the importance of our education that that was stressed. 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. [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. Baptism. Laurie Marsh: And for me, I think of my dad as a very optimistic person. Maryssa Dennis. I love this idea that she was the first person he looked for when he came home. Gloria Irion: As a father, hes very loving, and, well, as the prophet to youve seen, just very loving, very, Christlike love for everyone. 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. I thought, What a commitment for a large family to make, for her to have that opportunity to go and be gone one night a week and then on Sunday mornings. And so Im totally interested in how that worked at your house. I once saw Russs birth announcement and it had a picture of nine girls on the front and said, Boy, oh, boy. Its, What do you know now? And we always give our guests the last word. He still, to this day, who knows the number of our members in our family, I dont know, off the top of my head. But he would come and get us and drop us off, and then, I assume, go back to the stake center and resume his responsibilities as the stake president. And weve had the blessing. Dantzel suddenly died in 2005, and Russell immediately married another woman, Wendy L. Watson, in 2006. 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. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. So hes brilliant. He then moved to the Yale Second Ward, still in the Bonneville Stake, and was called as a member of the stake high council. An example I know a lot of us have shared with each other is doing taxes at the end of the year. Sarah Jane Weaver: Im so glad you mentioned technology. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. That was always a primary point of emphasis and point of teaching throughout my whole life, even still. [119] Watson, originally from Raymond, Alberta, was a professor of marriage and family therapy at BYU prior to her retirement in 2006. I want to talk about President Nelson before he was a Church leader. So for me, its not been anything different. She knows her father has been called as Prophet for this time and is grateful to be his daughter. And that always meant a lot. It is anticipated that the process of creating the new unified hymnbook and children's songbook will take several years. And, but yeah, I think he set a great example of, you know, studying and doing well in school. There was no question he was the head of the home. Fishing. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS But we just, out of love and not wanting to be left out. 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. And so he always just took even simple moments like that, to teach and to show how things worked. And we all got to choose other instruments. What did your parents do to create that feeling in your family? And I think this is why I loved anatomy and wanted to be a doctor for a good long while. 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. 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. And if Norm [Norman A. Maxfield, the husband of President Nelsons late daughter, Wendy Maxfield] needed him for anything, he would come. Laurie Marsh: Really, we have extraordinary parents, but we are a normal family. President Russell M. Nelson will mark five years as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2023. But really, we chose to come and I dont know what their secret was that made it look so awesome to participate. They are still married to this day. Laurie Marsh: And a lot of it was just going to each others performances and doing things together as a family and decorating the Christmas tree to Handels Messiah. So music really was a huge part of the things that we would do together. But it was fun to feel like you were on a date with your Daddy and got to spend some time with him. [29] In 1985, Nelson along with his colleague, Conrad B. Jenson, performed a quadruple bypass surgery on the Chinese opera performer Fang Rongxiang[zh] (19251989). On Monday, September 9th, President Russell M. Nelson will be celebrating his 95th birthday. I just move forward and do as Im directed. And that was a lesson for me too. This broadcast ahead of the press conference was unprecedented and provided the new leaders an opportunity to briefly address the entire church immediately. Hed come in the door. 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