Rest And Relaxation

Laying in the warm sunlight, Emma lazed away the morning. The relaxation and warmth did wonders for her spirits. The only way this little vacation could be better was if it hadn't come right after a funeral.

A double funeral, Emma thought with a long sigh. She forgot about the warmth, and the relaxing sound of lapping water of the lake, for just a moment and allowed herself some time for self pity.

Her mother and father wouldn't be there to see her get married. Her mother would never hold Emma's child, once Emma had children.

Emma blinked back tears, and **** a smile. The last thing her parents would want was for their daughter to be hurting and sad. She tried to remember this and get back to enjoying the feeling of the sunshine on her body.

She knew that she should be thankful for the time she had with her loving parents, and even for the distant family members that she could now lean on. Smiling, then laughing lightly at her mood swings, Emma rolled over to tan her other side.

She let her mind lazily daydream about happier things, not ignoring her grief, but rather choosing to deal with it in a more positive manner. Crying wouldn't fix anything. Getting on with her life and trying her best to be a happy and good person would be the best way for her to honor her parents memory.

Not wanting to end up sunburned, and feeling the need to get up and do something before her thoughts turned on her again, Emma grabbed her towel and headed back inside.