Amanda is my 4th great grandmother in a direct maternal line. I grew-up hearing this story, and sharing it in Primary talks. I was so excited several years ago when my grandmother shared with me her copies of Amanda's account of these events, written in her own hand, exactly as they appear in this article.
I feel so blessed to come from a legacy of such faith. As a stage 4 breast cancer survivor I felt that same anguish while going through treatments, needing direction and not knowing where to turn but to the Lord. I have often felt Grandma Amanda near, and have so loved getting to know some of the many, many cousins who have connected through the Facebook page Amanda Barnes Smith Family. She has left us all an unflagging example of faith and endurance amid heartache and trials.
Sue MaxwellNovember 6, 2018
I shared this with my neighbor, whom I previously mentioned, and found out that there are many variations on the story of Amanda. For her master's theses she is comparing all of them and perhaps come to some interesting conclusions! I did not know that there are various accounts, as it such a well known incident in church history.
Sue MaxwellNovember 5, 2018
I love the way you have told this story; it is the story of my neighbor's ancestor, and a painting has been done of Amanda praying in that field. She knows all of the details of Amanda's life after this incident also.
Bruce NormanNovember 5, 2018
My favorite hymn now has added meaning, a story I hope I will never forget.
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Darla Fairbank StevensonNovember 9, 2018
Amanda is my 4th great grandmother in a direct maternal line. I grew-up hearing this story, and sharing it in Primary talks. I was so excited several years ago when my grandmother shared with me her copies of Amanda's account of these events, written in her own hand, exactly as they appear in this article. I feel so blessed to come from a legacy of such faith. As a stage 4 breast cancer survivor I felt that same anguish while going through treatments, needing direction and not knowing where to turn but to the Lord. I have often felt Grandma Amanda near, and have so loved getting to know some of the many, many cousins who have connected through the Facebook page Amanda Barnes Smith Family. She has left us all an unflagging example of faith and endurance amid heartache and trials.
Sue MaxwellNovember 6, 2018
I shared this with my neighbor, whom I previously mentioned, and found out that there are many variations on the story of Amanda. For her master's theses she is comparing all of them and perhaps come to some interesting conclusions! I did not know that there are various accounts, as it such a well known incident in church history.
Sue MaxwellNovember 5, 2018
I love the way you have told this story; it is the story of my neighbor's ancestor, and a painting has been done of Amanda praying in that field. She knows all of the details of Amanda's life after this incident also.
Bruce NormanNovember 5, 2018
My favorite hymn now has added meaning, a story I hope I will never forget.
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