The Empty Spot

It is late and I have been on the road all day from Myrtle Beach, SC but this has been such a big part of our time away. We are retired people,but very busy with grandchildren and other projects, so a vacation was unheard of. Then when we get there,the news of Frank's passing is upper most in our minds.

Some weeks ago, I saw on the Today show thtat the Rat Pack deal in Vegas would be shown that night. I cautioned everyone that I would not be available at that time. To my dismay, phone rang and a member of my son's "divorced family" was calling. Not to offend, I listened, with one ear and eyes to the TV, for 2 hours. I was sick at heart. Then, to my surprise, I realized, they were repeating the show and I stayed up till the week hours to watch and enjoy. The love those guys had for one another!!!! Magnificent!!!! Except for Joey, I truly feel the Rat Pack has been reunited. Can you imagine the party they are having to have the Chairman of the Board finally join them!!!!!!

I always felt I would not be able to handle my parents dying, that the world would come to an end before I would have to endure it. They both died in the last three years, and I have yet to grieve for them. I feel they are somewhere close and I'll handle all of that later.

Frank, as my Mom and Dad, will live forever, through our memories. Especially with Frank, with his songs. Can hear him anytime we wish, and we will. But the empty spot will still be there, the "Wish I could tell Dad" , and the "Wonder what Dad would say about this" thing will be forever. The love is never ending, and yet, suddenly, we are very vulnerable to what comes next, and it's scarey.

To the Sinatra Family: Just remember, you had a very special person for a father, and a husband, and he will truly live forever.

With deepest sympathy,
most sincerely,
Saralyn Lutz

My sincere sympathy to the family. Memories are what we live on.

Joan Higgins