Cameron was an amazing little girl who died on January 19, 2006. She was truly one of the most precious people to ever walk this earth. As her parents, we will never be able to express the loss we feel now that Cameron is gone. Our trip
I just wanted to update everyone on our trip to McAlester. We had a very therapeutic trip. On Sunday, May 13, we gathered at the home of our old neighbors (and wonderful friends) Renda and Martin. We had a feast, then gathered outside. There were about 30 of us. I read a poem I had written last year called “I am a Mother”. We had a prayer, and then our friend Justin sang “I’ve never been more homesick than now.” We launched about 30 balloons to Heaven for our 7 year old Cameron.
On Monday we went to Frink Chamber’s School, where Cameron died. The principal and Cameron’s kindergarten teacher showed us the new walking track and sitting area. The track is called the Cameron Averitt Bobbitt Trail of Life. The sitting area is heart-shaped with a bench and lots of flowers. There is a bird feeder and other decorative items. There is a large engraved rock with her name on it. It was so nice. I didn’t know what to expect. I left my stepping stone there– It says ” Cameron, we love you. Mom and Dad 2007.”
We visited my old clinic and saw old friends and colleages. We also saw Cameron’s tree– which survived the ice storm. We left behind a small ceramic angel which looks like a little blond-haired girl.
I will have pictures of the entire trip available on the photo page within the next week.
Edit: Pictures of the trip can now be seen here.
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May 23rd, 2007 at 8:31 am
Wow, once again, y’all are amazing. I’d sure love to read the poem you mentioned, if you’d like to share it!
Take care,
Carrie and fam…
May 29th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
The trip was very satisfying and helpful to all of us. The school and the clinic have done wonderful jobs in creating fitting memorials to Cameron. It was very hard to see the place where Cameron died. It reminded us once again that it just shouldn’t have happened. The teachers and principal were so nice to us, and Renda and Martin’s party was wonderful. We hope all of you enjoy the pictures.