In Memory of Gloyd Foster...I will Miss You!

Last night I got a phone call from my great nephew to tell me that his Papa had passed away just after 7:30pm. I talked to my brother-in-law (my sister, Janice's husband) for a few minutes and expressed my sympathy. I was impressed that Jordan thought enough of me to call me to tell me. For a young boy of 12 years of age he has had to endure so much death in his life, first his dad, Wade (my nephew) who died December 1, 2000 following heart surgery. Wade had just had custody of Jordan for 6 months before he died. Up to then he did not know he had a son. After Wade died and after many court battles, my sister Janice and her husband Garry became legal guardians of Jordan until he is 18. Jordan thrived under Janice's care and he knew love for the first time I think. Janice was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer on September 4, 2003 and things began to change. You see Gloyd had lived with Janice, Garry and Jordan until this time and when Janice got sick, it was decided she could no longer care for him so he was moved into a senior's apartment where he did well. Lots of times Gloyd would just sit and watch Janice as she slept on the couch and he would cry, why her and not him. He would have gladly traded places with her. Janice died November 9, 2004 and Jordan asked what happens to me now???
Garry told him he would stay with him, Grandpa and grand-son. They have done pretty good.
Now they loose another person close to them, dad, Papa will be laid to rest later this week.

Gloyd and I used to tease each other all the time. When I was growing up he never treated me like a sickly kid that I was but as me and that was important to me. I was just Judy who loved to laugh and tease and live even though everyone else told me I was too sick to do those things.
Gloyd believed in me and for that I will always love and appreciate him.
Rest in peace Gloyd, you were an important person in my life and I thank you for that.