Six Months

What to say on this six month anniversary of Judith's passing. Laura and Ian are doing well. I am not. For me, the passage of time seems to make things harder. I am reliving quite a bit of the "hard parts" of the passed few years. The people in my life are certainly not getting the attention from me that they deserve. I feel like a burned out bulb. I don't know what I have left to give.

I have done what I can to create a loving environment for the kids. I want so much for them, but it is so very dark. I think I know this will pass, but right now there is nothing. She deserved more from me...

Judith Anne Minatrea

 Judith Anne Minatrea died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 after a long and courageous fight against kidney disease and other health issues.

Born in Pampa, TX on August 4, 1972 and married on April 10, 1991, she was a light in the darkness. Her strength and courage inspired all those around her. Her disease did not define her life. She was, first and foremost, a devoted mother to Laura and Ian. They are her masterpieces.

She is survived by Miles Kameron Minatrea (husband), Laura Anastasia Minatrea (daughter), Ian Alexander Gray Minatrea (son), Patricia (Pat) Lawrence (sister), Wm David Lawrence (brother), Kenneth and Sandra Minatrea (parents in law), Keenan Minatrea (brother in law), and the many others that loved her.

Judith wanted to continue to help people even after her passing and we have honored her wishes by donating her body to the UT Southwestern Willed Body program. There will be no formal service. Her family and friends will continue to celebrate her life throughout the coming years.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made in her name to the National Kidney Foundation.

Willed Body Program

We appreciate everyones thoughts and prayers. Judith did not want a service. She did want to do as much good as possible for folks in her situation. She was unable to be an organ donor, so she elected to be a whole body donor. The UT Southwestern Willed Body program has her body in their care now. The attached link can answer some of your questions. Feel free to message me with any further questions.

http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/pcpp/willedbody/index.html

National Kidney Foundation

We are asking that, in lieu of flowers, a small donation be made to the National Kidney Foundation, in Judith's name.

Here is the link - https://www.kidney.org/support/makegift/index.cfm Thank you all.

Judith Anne Minatrea - 8/4/72 to 6/16/10

Judith Anne Minatrea, mother of my children and my wife for almost twenty years, passed away last night at 11:30. I cannot express how much she will be missed. She was my love and my light. She was the most brave person I will ever have the privilege to meet. Please join my children and I in celebrating the joy that she brought to our lives. Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes through the years. God Bless.