I would like to thank everyone who has/will visit this site. At the very least, I would hope that it puts a smile on your face. That is what Cameron did the best, made you smile.   She was the most loving and caring child I have ever met. I love you Reno.  Derrick

Susan, Kennedy and I ran a race this morning.  Susan and I did a 5K.  And Kennedy ran a mile.  It was for Kennedy’s school– project playground!

Make your child a member of the thousand hour club by the time he or she goes to school.  Marilyn Jager Adams estimates that among families who routinely read stories to their children, the lucky children spend from 1000 to 1700 hours in one-to-one literacy activities before they enter school.  There is no way for a teacher to make up this time for children with no storybook routines, no magnetic letters, and no pencils.

The advantages are many:

• They will be familiar with book language.  Where else but in books can you hear phrases like “said Father”?  Books have a way of talking that sounds very strange to the ear of the child who has not been read to.
• Their vocabularies will increase.  As they hear a wide variety of words used in stories, interesting words will begin to creep into their spoken vocabularies.
• Their attention spans will lengthen.  As children are read to, they will be able to sit and listen for longer and longer periods of time.  This is voluntary attention, as opposed to attention given to the TV screen, which pulls children in with rapidly changing sights and sounds.  Voluntary attention is critical to success in school.
• They will develop a love of books as they associate them with a warm, comfortable relationship with the most important person in their lives–YOU!

I appreciate your input!  Keep up the good work.

I am anticipating May with a sense of sadness.  May is Cameron’s birth month.  Cameron was born on May 13, 2000.  This year, May 13 falls on Mother’s Day.  Our family will be traveling to McAlester, OK to see old friends.  On the birthday, we will get together and lauch balloons to our little angel.  The following day we will go to the school Cameron attended (and location of her death) to see a new walking trail.  There is an area next to the trail with a bench, flowers, rock and plaque in memory of Cameron.  I have made a stepping stone to put next to the trail.  Then we will go to the Warren Clinic where I worked to see the tulip tree planted there for Cameron last year.  I heard it survived the ice storm.  Please pray for our strength during this difficult time.  Just thinking about a trip back to McAlester and especially to her school causes me stress.  It is something that I want to do, yet hate to do at the same time.

Many people ask me how I am doing.  I will tell  you, everyday is a challenge.  I cry in the car a lot.  I listen to Christian music.  I try to pray.  I spend time with my family.  I work, sleep, and go throught the daily motions of life.  My beautiful girls keep me going, but one of them is forever gone.  Living without Cameron is the hardest thing I have ever done.  All things considered, I feel I am doing the best I can.  Thanks and take care– Susan

First of all, let me say thank you to everyone who has donated books so far.  We have been able to touch the lives of many children by sharing books from Cameron.  The books we have received help us to feel love and supported.  It is a small gesture that makes a big difference in keeping Cameron alive in the hearts of others.

Secondly, thank you to all those who have contributed to our memorial fund!  We have learned that creating an endowment means creating a lasting source of ability to help others.  Once our funds have reached the necessary amount we can start donating to children’s charities.  We are almost there, so keep giving.  Also, if your corporation or place of work donates to non-profit orgs, we are one!

Thank you to our friend, Scott Harris.  He designed this site and helps me when I encounter problems. 

 Thank you to our families, for your unending support.

I am a bereaved parent and know that there are others out there who may have experienced a similar loss.  Cameron died suddenly, and I was a witness to the event.  It has traumatized me and will stay with me forever.  I have struggled in many ways to stay afloat, and at the same time, have continued to live my life.  I have learned about myself and my family.  I have learned more about this sometimes cruel world than I wish I had to learn.  Bereaved parents are a unique group.  Unless you’ve been there, there is no way to fully understand.  I hope to hear from other bereaved parents.  How do you honor and memorialize your child?  Better yet, how do you find the strength to face each day?

The Cameron Bobbitt Memorial Fund is an endowment started to help children’s charities in Cameon’s memory.  As Cameron’s parents, we will determine where the funds are donated.  We have coupled with the Fayetteville Communty Foundation– a non profit organization.   They will help us manage the fund.  If you or your corporation would like to donate money to the fund, your contributions will be tax deductible. 

 Please send your check to

Fayetteville Community Foundation/  P.O. Box 997/ Fayetteville, AR 72702

Make checks payable to FCF– and mark for the Cameron Bobbitt Memorial Fund.  FCF will notify us personally when your donation is received.  THANK YOU.

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