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Welcome to the website honoring Cameron Averitt Bobbitt. 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.

Even though Cameron was only five years old when she died, she loved to read books and share them with others. In December 2006, the family and friends of Cameron started a book club in her honor. This book club was inspired by her grandmother, who is a reading specialist.

We initially received over 200 books just by word of mouth. On the one year anniversary of Cameron’s death, we personally donated many of these books to schools, hospitals, libraries, and medical clinics. Many people from places that received books collected new books and sent them to us. This has allowed us to continue to provide books for children who otherwise might not have them. It is our hope that in receiving these books, children will share in the legacy of the joy of reading the way that Cameron did.

If you would like to help continue the book club, you are welcome to participate. Please purchase a book appropriate for a child of any age and send it directly to Cameron’s parents, Susan Averitt and Derrick Bobbitt.

If you or someone you know needs children’s books, please let us know. We would love to provide books to schools, clinics, churches, or other organizations that involve children. Reading with children is a way to help them learn to read, discover lessons about life, and feel loved.

Thank you so much for your interest in the book club. Enjoy your reading!

Sincerely,

Susan and Derrick Bobbitt

Poem of the Month– May

May 31st, 2007 by susan

I Am a Mother

I was given a life so precious, a life born unto me, one who turned me into a mother. I was a woman– changed.

She improved me in priorities, in love and in hope, she gave me a purpose. I was a woman–changed.

Happiness was a daily blessing, she knew how to smile, and brought out my best. I was a woman– changed.

Then one day, one instant, she was taken away. The fastest, longest, worst instant. I was a mother– changed.

I have memories not so pleasant, of an accident so tragic, the last time I saw her. I am a mother– changed.

I’m not the only one, others too have suffered the loss of a child. We are mothers– changed.

I may look my the old self, there may be no tears in my eyes, but always there are tears on my heart. I am a mother– changed.

Life offers less security, I am no longer naive enough to think I am in control. I am a mother– changed.

But I am still a mother, to others who need me. I love and live and laugh with them. I am a mother– still.

I will have the same priorities, my children are my world, the reason I exist. I am a mother– still.

With one child in Heaven and two here on earth, the sun comes up each day. I am a mother– still.

Every day is a gift, without guarantee of tomorrow. I must decide how to live. I am a mother– still.

I was a woman– changed. I am a mother– changed. I will continue to live and continue to give. I am a mother– still.

This poem was written on March 11, 2006. Now I am the mother of four beautiful girls– Cameron, Kennedy, Brooklynn and Carington.

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2 Responses

Carrie Wingert Says:
June 20th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
WOW, beautiful poem, just like the author.

love it…and love you,

Carrie
Jolene Pelzel Says:
August 2nd, 2007 at 3:25 pm
What an awesome tribute to your beautiful girl,(the backwards alphabet girl!) I will be sure to get some books out to you this year! I am sure she’s looking down & smiling that smile of her right now! I will continue to pray for peace and comfort and congrats on Cameron’s latest sister. Jolene

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