Laid to Rest

Funeral services for our mother, Marva Workman, were held on Dec. 4, 2013. To read the tribute to her by her children, and for the link to the Larkin Mortuary obituary, please refer to the post, "In Loving Memory."

After a loving service, Mom was laid to rest in a wonderful spot with a gorgeous view of the snow-covered Wasatch Mountains, by a fountain that will be resplendent with running water and budding flowers in the Springtime; lush foliage in the Summer; and beautiful, crisp autumn leaves from surrounding trees in the Fall. All the earthy elements of each season to which she was so endeared. What an appropriate final resting place for someone with a love of nature and God.  It will be a peaceful, tranquil place to go and visit and remember her vibrant, sweet spirit where we can drink in the beauties of the changing scene.

Standing around the casket in the cemetery, we felt the chilly crispness of the day, but our hearts were warm with the memories of a caring mother. Although it was cold, and glistening snow covered the ground, the skies were clear blue and the sun was shining brightly. It reminded me of one of the songs Mom used to sing to us, "So Let The Sunshine In."  The chorus went like this:

So let the sunshine in, face it with a grin -

Smilers never lose, and frowners never win.

So let the sunshine in, face it with a grin,

Open up your heart and let the sunshine in!

This philosophy Mom always tried to instill in us children and heartily endorsed it through her own example! One of my best memories of her is her beautiful smiling countenance. May we all "let the sunshine in" and face life with a grin!