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President Russell M. Nelson celebrated with his family ahead of his 101st birthday on Tuesday.
In a social media post on his birthday, he thanked members for their faithfulness, gratitude and prayers.
President Nelson began leading the church in 2018 at age 93 and has shared messages both around the world and online with the world since then.
SALT LAKE CITY — President Russell M. Nelson said he is humbled to celebrate his 101st birthday with his children as he shared photos of a family birthday celebration Tuesday on social media.
"Even though those pictured are all adults with children, grandchildren, and even a great-grandchild of their own, I still feel the tenderness I felt for them when they were small enough to rock in my arms. From then to now, I've done my best t