President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy W. Nelson. Jeremiah President Russell M. Nelson is now the oldest President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A renowned surgeon and medical researcher, Elder Nelson (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Graduates listen in their cars, as commencement speaker, Wendy Watson Nelson speaks, at Utah Valley University's graduation program in Orem, on Friday, May 7, 2021. You traveled, of course, widely with him before then, for a number of years, but its different. To increase his ability to receive revelation for the Church; to increase my ability to receive personal revelation for my life. The previous 12 months have seen several heartwarming and inspiring moments in the prophet's life. When she hummed it for Kathy, her sister said, Oh, dont you know, thats the hymn that Elder Nelson wrote new words to and that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang to accompany his general conference talk. Wendy responded, Well, I dont know anything about that, but theres a big change coming in my life. A few weeks later, in May 2005, Wendy and her friend Sheri Dew left for Europe on a trip that was part business and part vacation. On the flight over, he read one of those books: Rock Solid Relationships, by Wendy L. Watson. My name is Orville Mallott I live in Federal Way WA and am a member of LDS. The small audience in the auditorium at Utah Valley in Orem laughed. I love listening to him play the piano. You can just see his respect. This is the second Citation for International Service American Heart Association, xii. 17 of 17. He loves that word, hearken, meaning listen to obey. . She chaired the BYU Womens Conference in 1999 and 2000. Hes wild about Gods love laws and love. He is serious about letting God prevail in his life and in the life of the Lords Church, and in the world to prepare for the Second Coming of the Savior. You had been a very successful professor, you had a reputation around the world for some of the things that you had written in your field, you had been a professor of marriage and family therapy, as well as a therapist. It wont cost Billions, but the cost will be in the Millions, and I believe we can get the IMF to pay for it because there are 11 major cities around the world that also need to be saved. And I thought, OK, well, this is what well do. And I knew that in between those, there was at least one huge trip a month that in between, we would be doing local opportunities to be with our local congregations. Nelson Mandela, ex-president of South Africa, dies at 95 "I cannot say for certain if there is such a thing as love at first sight," he wrote in his biography. Nelson met fellow Utah student Dantzel White in 1942, and after dating her for three years, they married in 1945 at the Salt Lake Temple. So to have that list and keep adding to it every day. Ive learned what Doctrine in Covenants 123:17 says, which has been a favorite of mine forever. He completed the four year M.D. Her 2013 childrens book The Not Even Once Club garnered criticism and a petition to recall it. Any counsel you would give to someone going through transition, whether its marriage, job, health, so many different things? Hence, his growing up has been intensely religious and conservative. The moment he becomes President of the Church, he and everybody else can figure out thats not going to work. University (BYU) and will retire 1 May 2006. Mind your own business and never talk negative about our church President. I believe I am the only one on earth who can accomplish this task when you contact our LDS branch you will find who I claim to be. So hes different. Professional Life. Bottom line is we miss them. Regards, M. He was a cardiothoracic surgeon you boneheads. rules, Utes seeing transfer portals impact on college gymnastics. Theresa Dear while meeting with NAACP leaders at the 110th annual national convention for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Detroit on Sunday, July 21, 2019. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, talks with children while meeting with a three-generation family in Singapore on Nov. 20, 2019. His name is Russell Marion Nelson. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax What do you mean by controversial LDS church? Prayer is real. When he read the note while sitting on the stand in Rome prior to the beginning of the stake conference and saw Wendys name, it leaped off the page as all the other words faded away. The Church of Jesus Christ is Christian Religion. By The Salt Lake Tribune Donate to the newsroom now. But I think thats just shows how quick he is to adapt, which is really fascinating to watch. Id softly mention it to him as something that we might do on the weekend. Shell be led to do it. Hell play everything from Elgie by Massenet to a great song out of the 60s by Connie Francis that says, If it takes forever, I will wait for you. I tell him: Thats what I did for 55 years, dear. And I know the Book of Mormon is real. OK, I better start there, start there, and then try to figure out the personal element. Thats right. When the four arrived in Florence, they bumped into friends who happened to mention that the first stake in Rome was being created that very weekend by Elder Russell M. Nelson. We Believe Jesus Christ is our Lord and Redeemer. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. What do you know to be true? Hes always been honoring, but hes even more honoring of other peoples agency. They are on a global tour of eight countries. and M.D. David and Laura McLean Watson. Photograph: Api/Gamma-Rapho via Getty The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. What have you learned about people? In between notes congratulating graduates, one woman said such a great example. Another noted, great lesson. And some honked their horns from the parking lot in support while Nelson spoke. But there has been one huge plus for usactually, thereve been several pluses. Celebrate similarities and respect the right to have differences even when presented falsely and without factual information. It can ruin your physical health. they did find out that the young returned sister missionary did indeed deliver the notes to Elders Nelson and Hillam. Start looking like them even, start seeing like them. Theyre not wavering at all. I have learned so much from the people weve met. I married when I was in my 50s to a man with 10 children.. Nelson spoke for about 20 minutes about her lifes work, including as a former nurse and professor, and as the wife of LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson. He is fascinated with formulas just trying to figure out formulas of his own. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. But in a meeting, he will have an idea or have words put into his mouth that absolutely changes the trajectory of where things were going. During the last several years, President Nelson has spoken repeatedly really about the strength, the influence the importance, the contribution, the value of the depth of Latter-day Saint women. Sister Sheri Dew: So weve had the conversation more than once in our lives where we have said because maybe weve gotten hit with something that weve had to sort of recover from or think, Oh, wow, how do I handle that? and weve both had the conversation occasion where he said, OK, what do we know for sure is true? And its what you just said: Well, I know that God is my father. And I thought this was a safe space.. They married in 2006, when he was an apostle; he was named church president in. They married in 2006, when he was an apostle; he was named church president in 2018. Sister Wendy Watson Nelson on Being an Apostle's Wife and the Power of Keeping Covenants. Sister Sheri Dew: Let's switch direction now here just for a second. . from the University of Hawaii He then served in the military for 20 months as a Medical Corp and left as a Captain. President Utah State Medical Association, vii. Let Gods laws prevail. Nominate Someone for a FOX 13 Dream Team Surprise. All what you stated here are not true. The biggest insult is to say, Oh, youre just the same. So he is different. In discussing how President Nelsons voice is kind, loving, and uplifting in his own home, Sister Nelson said: If Im seeking his opinion on something that might be good for us to do, he uses it as an opportunity to let me know how much he trusts me. And she worked for 25 years. Arty Diaz, a graduating senior at UVU who identifies as queer, has been outspoken in pushing back against Nelson speaking, saying she doesnt believe in acceptance and love for all. Something Ive noticed: Two words that Ive not heard him use before the last three years reduce and simplify. Now that he's president, he can do those things," she added. I know that Jesus Christ is at the head of the Church, that He guides everything through His Prophets and Apostles. And thank you for that. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. As they perused a large marquee identifying which trains were going to which citiesall in Italianthey heard someone from behind them say, Sister Dew, may I help you? When they turned around, they saw an adorable young woman, a returned missionary who had returned to Florence, where she had served much of her mission. July 15, 2015 The announcement came in a press release posted on the LDS Church's Web site Thursday. He had a large family already, but it was growing fast. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He has told me that in a meeting, he will get an idea. And I said, I said, Where did those trips go? And he said, I just felt like we didnt need to do them. He studied at LDS Business College along with his high school and completed his B.A. in Honolulu, her M.Sc. Jesus Christ is my Savior. She said she did that when she held onto her expected life plan. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Its reaching out to meet with Pope Francis, frankly. If I am with him, he'll stand to the side, he always has me walk through the doorway first. Ive certainly learned that. This special Church News podcast examines President Nelsons first three years from the perspective of his wife, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson. Wendy L. Watson, originally of Raymond, Alberta, Canada, is the daughter of the late Leonard David and Laura McLean Watson. She began by talking about how when she was a student at Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing in Canada and later at Brigham Young University in Provo she had hoped to meet someone. We have faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ for our sins. I support the positive comments and as for the negative ones I suggest they go and check their facts before sprouting off rubbish , and as for the Net worth of President Nelson that is money that he worked for and earned it had nothing to do with the Church and as for the 120,000 a year that is false too , as members of the Church everyone except actual employees of the church who do a specific job in support of the church`s operations are paid, everyone from Pres. And then surprise! she said. marriage for Elder Nelson and the first for Wendy Watson. When it comes to following prophets, Elder Nelson's only concern is, "How can I _____."? To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Could the same adjective be used the describe any opther church? In his talk, "Face the Future with Faith," what did President Nelson promise to those who are obedient to the commandments of God? We believe in self sufficiency, and being able to provide for our own selves and our own households. Sister Sheri Dew: I know you would love it. Great sacrifice to keep learning. And so, literally, if we would be watching a movie, and there would be contention, he needed to turn it off. As they became acquainted, it was clear that heaven was orchestrating their union. Spiritual Momentum, 4/2022. 'What are we spending the widow's mite on that for?'". Wendy L. Watson Nelson (born May 31, 1950) is a Canadian-American marriage and family therapist, and professor. Thats what hes after. "To meet the debt, I picked her up after school, took her to LDS Hospital where we each sold a pint of blood for $25, then took her to work at the music store. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Their family includes 10 children, 56 grandchildren and 18 Russell Nelson Jr. said the family saw "an immediate change" in President Nelson's countenance. Thats just part of life.. Mormon and Joseph Smith were prophets who bore testimony that Jesus is the Son of God. Being born on 9 September 1924, Russell M Nelson is 98 years old as of today's date 6th April 2023. We know this was going to happen. And then he goes to plan B. You decide after talking to me. And what are the lessons to be learned from such a life? ", 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. If I take a question to the scriptures, I can get it answered. Stick with what you absolutely know to be true and do not look to the right or the left. Sister Wendy Nelson: Yeah, there was a lot, a lot, that I stepped into. But he knows something should happen. Minnesota. Eye on our Savior, Jesus Christ. I know without a doubt he was chosen premortally to be the Lord's Prophet to the world, on the earth today, at this precise time. The cause of death was not immediately known, said Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spokesman Dale Bills. . He had a very prestigious career before he was called as the prophet. of Calgary. And he is willing to do whatever he is instructed to do. The talk didnt ease the contention for those who were upset that she was invited to campus, and a few were frustrated that Nelson spoke about openness to change being the solution and that she focused on love and her marriage. Wendy Watson Nelson is a retired marriage and family therapist, author, and speaker. This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Ive watched this a lot in the last three years. What have you learned, particularly in this last three years, that has been somewhat distinctive from the earlier years, when you were traveling with your husband? 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. course from the University of Utah in just three years and that too ranked 1st in his class. If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Russell M Nelsons short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, todays net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Photo by Scott G Winterton, Deseret News. They are rock solid. Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Ive spoken about this a little bit to say that we love playing Scrabble with each other. Speaking of President Nelsons eagerness to help his wife, no matter the time, Sister Nelson shared this insight: President Nelson never delays; he never puts off anything. Even Christ had people who hated him, as did Ghandi, Martin Luther and Lincoln. Ravage your relationships. She is the wife of Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has traveled extensively with him to meet with members of the Church throughout the world. He cant restrain himself. So thats what Id say is sacrifice and go give service across the room, across the street, across the world, across the veil. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. After communing with both nature and the Lord, Sister Nelson said she found her answer. He wants to bring the blessings of the gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue and people. I never wanted to leave them because of this connection. What do you think let God prevail means for him? He received a Ph.D. for his contributions. "I knew in three different ways that the Lord's will was for this potential relationship with Elder Russell M. Nelson," she stated. She married Nelson in the Salt Lake Temple in 2006 while he was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the . Sheri explained the note she had written to the Hillams and said that she was just finishing a second note, this one for Elder Nelson. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, courtesy of Church News. Our members work on a volunteer basis for the Church. Following the sealing ceremony, the new Elder and Sister Nelson invited family and close friends to join them in an endowment session. He has also been a pioneer in the medical field, becoming an enterprise of medicine. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News This week the Church News podcast featured an interview with Sister Wendy W. Nelson, wife of President Russell M. Nelson. Advocate of the Arts award The Inspirational Arts Association. Hearts can change., Donate to the newsroom now. So this is early January, this is pre-COVID. They explore the life and ministry of the Prophet over the past three years. That to me says at all, his honoring of woman. And so, of course, hes different. . Its reaching out and wanting to meet with the imams of the mosques in the South Island in New Zealand, where there had been a terrorist attack. Again, building on this, and thinking about so many experiences youve had and that youve personally witnessed with your husband over the last three years: Is there a moment or maybe some certain kinds of moments that you think typify his ministry? As they prepared to part, it occurred to Sheri that it would only be polite to send a note to Elder Nelson as well, though she did not know him as well as she did Elder Hillam. He does not like categories or labels, because he believes that also separates and segregates. How you find peace, she said, is by engaging in conversations, listening, letting go, accepting and loving anyway. He is single minded. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Sheri signed both her and Wendys names, the young woman took the notes and departed, and Sheri and Wendy boarded the train for Zurich. "The heavens opened," Sister Wendy Watson Nelson says of the revelation she received to marry then-Elder Russell M. Nelson. Sister Nelson was 78. . Surprisingly, tickets were available, so they hurriedly packed, caught a cab to the train station, bought their tickets, and walked to the large yard filled with trains. Here he is the father of nine daughters, and a terrific daughter-in-law; and married to a wonderful woman, Dantzel, a marvelous woman; and upon her passing a second marvelous woman, but what do you see about his regard for women? "The sadness was gone and it did us all good to see that happiness back." Sister Wendy Nelson has been by his side now for 12 years and has been a "tremendous support for him," he said. I can save the Great Salt Lake. They debated briefly about whether they should attempt to attend such an amazing historical eventthe first stake in the shadow of the Vaticanbut decided that a change in their itinerary at that point would cause a domino effect too major to overcome. She told graduates, "Graduates, if you want to have a wonderful life, a life filled with momentum and optimism and accomplishments, remove contention from your mind and heart, from your conversations and relationships, from your home and from your workplace. Its a joke when all LDS people say the leaders of the church are not paid for what they do. What is what the Lord would have him do? She said people should let go of disagreements in politics, move forward despite tension in work and strive to eliminate it from their homes. I commend her teachings to you. "Well, that applies to all of us. It's as though he's been unleashed," said Nelson in an interview provided by the Church's news operation and posted on MormonNewsroom.org. Imagine this: Exactly a year ago, December 2019, I looked at our 2020 calendar to see where we would be going, where we were traveling. 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). One more is that he is even more honoring of other peoples agency. You make it sound as though being paid $120,000 annually is some kind of a scandal! [deleted] 2 yr. ago [removed] cactuspie1972 2 yr. ago I will show you how to save the Lake if you visit my home. Our home is designed by both of us to make sure that the Spirit can be there and full abundance so that hearing Him is always on our mind. you guys are talking nonsense. April 1984, Elder Nelson received his B.A. And he's looking to the next thing. In 1955, he accepted a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Also each Monday throughout the year after garbage pickup, he would roll each neighbors large garbage bins from the road back up to their home. This special Church News podcast examines President Nelson's first three years from the perspective of his wife, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson. Does anyone else think it's strange that President Nelson basically decided to pursue Wendi only 3 months after his wife had died? Because he has such confidence in their decision making ability. But one she didn't expect was being the wife of President Russell M. Nelson. Following the sealing ceremony, the new Elder and Sister Nelson invited family and close friends to join them in an endowment session. At the same time, Elder Nelson had a strong, immediate, and clear spiritual impression about her. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Nelson was born in 1950 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada, to Leonard David and Laura McLean Watson. There is strengthening power in the Atonement. 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 she began to write a second note, Wendy suddenly reappeared from checking out the various train platforms. What's the next thing the Lord needs him to do? They called it ironic. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a Church News video, Sister Nelson described the early stages of getting to know her husband, who was then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. And the Lord said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And let me just say one other thing about this year of no travel. 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