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
September 4th, 2007 by susan
It’s just one of those days that hurts too much. I just feel sometimes that I might get stuck, might not be able to carry on. I feel this way and then slowly, it gets better. I have no choice but to go on. I have a life. It is altered, and I wish I could go back. But this is it for me now. And I don’t know, never will, if Cameron looks down on me. I just want to make her proud somehow. I want her to know that she is still in my heart. She didn’t die out of my life– she’ll never cease to be a part of me. Lord, only you can give me strength. Help me carry on. Give me hope for tomorrow. Ease my pain.
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September 5th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Su,
I just want you to know that I AM CERTAIN that Cameron is looking down on you and she is extremely proud of you and your family. I will never know how you feel on the inside, but you do…and she does. The outside doesn’t necessarily ‘count’, but it probably lends peace, somewhat, to the inside. Please be rest assured that Cameron, and everyone you know, are extremely proud of you and proud to call you friends…and family!
I love you, with all my heart!
Carrie
September 25th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works, so that no one can boast.” I love that passage because I do have faith and I know that I am saved. I know it. I am not a doubting Christian. I am a shouting Christian. I know that you do have doubts. Doubts that Cameron is living life eternally. It’s okay that you doubt. We tend only to doubt that which we already believe. John writes in 1 John 5:13, “I write these things to you who believe in the name if the Son of God so that you may KNOW that you have eternal life.” If you believe in Jesus Christ, and committ to him and trust in him you will have eternal life. It’s a promise. God doesn’t break his promises. It’s like that song you like–God is great but sometimes life aint good. Cameron was taken from you, not by God, and you will always miss her and there will always be an empty place in your heart. But KNOW that she is living eternally. She was a child when she entered the Kingdom of heaven. And Jesus said that we must have the faith of a child to enter into his kingdom. Ephesians 2:8-9 doesn’t just talk about being saved. What I noticed for the first time ever when I read this passage is that faith doesn’t come from you–it comes from God. So you don’t have to muster up enough faith to believe that Cameron is in Heaven. Faith is a gift. God will give you the faith you need to believe it. Just ask Him. And then ask again. And ask some more. God’s Word will never fail you. Go to it and go to Him. I am so sorry you are dealing with this terrible grief. I want to lessen the pain. I’m still praying for you. I want you so much to believe in eternal life. I want you to look forward to the day when you will be with Cameron forever and ever and ever and ever. After Jesus rose from the dead and just before he ascended into heaven He said he was going to prepare a place for you. Cameron has taken her place. She is living in Paradise. That leaves you with a broken heart, I know. But believe with all your heart that you will see her again.
I love you so much,
Catherine
October 1st, 2007 at 10:58 am
Hi, Susan! I remembered to check the web site today. I love all the new entries. The book club is doing so well. It’s a lot to keep up with! Thanks, Derrick!
So many seemingly unrelated things remind me of Cameron and send pain through my whole body. Kennedy, Brooklynn, and Carington are wonderfully sweet and a great comfort to me.
Happy birthday, Brooklynn! Your paw-ty is almost here!
Love,
Mom
October 4th, 2007 at 7:35 am
Hey cuz!
I’m amazed at how you go on. I know it is the Lord, but you also have a choice and every day you choose to continue. Of course, you do have that stubborn “Averitt” gene that can be a curse sometimes! But here, it is a blessing… You are a blessing. To me…to other mom’s….to your children..to the children you help heal…to your husband…to God… I could go on and on….I just know in my heart of hearts that Cameron is watching over you, Derrick, her sisters….she, of course is in paradise like Catherine said… and you are here… sometimes “here” is hell and sometimes it isn’t so bad. This side of heaven is all we have….BUT Jesus promised to never leave us or forsake us. I believe that with all that is in me. I love you so much!!
October 9th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Dr. Averitt,
I just wanted to tell you that Tristin and I think about you all the time. She loves Stacy but she still asks when you are going to be her doctor again! Every time I tell her the situation she asks if we can pray for you. I hope God comforts you and your family. I am so glad you have started the book club in Camerons memory. I’m sure she is looking down on her Momma and Daddy with pride! We will continue praying for you!
Kassey Null