My VIP for this week is Russell Marion
Nelson Sr. An announcement was made last Tuesday morning that he was sustained
and set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints as well as Prophet, Seer, and Revelator of the Lord. This
ordination took place on January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake
Tempe. His previous position was president of the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles.
President Nelson was born on
September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Marion C. and Edna
Anderson Nelson, and he was reared in the same city. He received his education
at the LDS Business College, the University of Utah, and the University of
Minnesota. He is an internationally famous heart surgeon.
President Nelson married the former Dantzel
White (m. 1945-2005) with whom he had 10 children, 57 grandchildren, and over
100 great-grandchildren. Dantzel passed away in February 2005. In April 2006 he married Wendy L. Watson.
At 93 years old President Nelson
remains active and energetic. As proof of his good physical condition, he still
enjoys snow skiing – when there is enough snow. He has visited at least 129
nations. In addition to all of his other skills and talents, he sings with
perfect pitch.
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