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
May 19th, 2008 by susan
We had a very nice time on our trip to McAlester. The whole family went, and we got to see lots of our friends. We visited several schools and donated book. We went by Jefferson Preschool, where the April book drive was held, and I was able to read a book to some 4-5 year olds. They collected over 50 books for us. It warmed my heart. Some wonderful friends held a drop in party for us and lots of our friends, co-workers, and church family stopped by. It was so good to see everyone.
On day two we made stops to Cameron’s old Mother’s Day Out and Kindergarten. The ladies at MDO were so glad to see us. They were amazed at how Kennedy and Brooklynn had grown. It was the first time they got to see Carington. At Frink, we visited the Cameron Bobbitt Trail of Life. It is a full walking track with a beautiful bench area. The bench has Cameron’s name on it, and it is located in a heart-shaped rock garden. The stepping stone I made last year looks great, and I left behind an angel-shaped plaque with the footprints poem on it. We got to see Cameron and Kennedy’s teachers, librarian, and principal.
On our way out of town, we stopped by the clinic where I worked to check out Cameron’s tree. It is another memorial area, and it looks just beautiful. The tulip tree is thriving in a well maintained bed with her plaque and angel. We left behind a cross.
We cherish all the people of McAlester who never forget us or let us feel unloved. What a wonderful and supportive community! We will always be connected to you.
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May 11th, 2008 by susan
Dear Friends:
Today is Mother’s Day. It is my third without Cameron. She sent flowers to the clinic on Friday that said “I’m watching you and you are making me proud. I miss you!” Wow! Tuesday the 13th is her birthday. Last year it was on Mother’s Day. She would have been 8. I should be planning her birthday party right now. Instead I am planning a trip to McAlester. I am going to take some books to area schools and pick up some books from a book drive they held in April. I really do look forward to seeing my friends from McAlester. I miss you all. Though we lost our precious Cameron there, we made some wonderful friends. The beauty of the people still shines through as you continue to remember us and Cameron. God Bless You!
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