Karen Cameron

CAMERON, Karen of Mesquite, born October 21, 1964, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2003. Survived by husband, Brian Cameron: son, Zach Ragsdale age 14; daughter, Brianna Cameron age 11; son, Garrett Cameron age 2 all of Mesquite; mother, Bobbi Ford of Mesquite; brothers, Kieth Collins of Irving, Garry Collins of Euless; Jim Ford of Caddo Mills; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Karen was employed at Utica National Insurance Co. and formerly employed at Trinity-Unitran Insurance. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:30PM - 8:30PM. Services will be 1:00PM Wednesday July 9, 2003 at the New Hope Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at 4:00PM at the Haven of Memories Cemetery in Canton.Take Hwy 80 east to I-20 east, exit Hwy 64 (Canton) Turn right on Hwy 64, Eubank Funeral Home is approx. 3 miles on the left. I Corinthians 13: Love is patient...Love is kind; love is not jealous; love does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not rejoice in unrighteousness but rejoices with the truth, bears all things, endures all things, believes all things.But one abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. -Our Beloved So neat, sweet and full of care Her touch softer than that of a hair Never wanting to be discreet Always a fun loving person to meet A great daughter, friend, mom, sister and wife They were as meaningful to her as was life We all loved her so very much If only she was here now to touch All of us will miss her even though she isn't quite gone But she would want us all to move on It is never time to tell her good-bye Because her love will exist to us as air in the sky. In loving memory, Zach Ragsdale -THE FOLLOWING WERE KARENS FAVORITE PASSAGES SHE LIVED BY AND CARRIED WITH HER: "How may I use this experience to the glory of God?" Honor and respect every man and woman as a child of God. -TODAY I WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Today I will make a difference.I will begin by controlling my thoughts.A person is the product of his thoughts.I want to be happy and hopeful; therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful.I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances.I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters.I will avoid negativism and gossip.Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark.Today I will make a difference. I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me.Time is a precious commodity.I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom.I will face this day with the joy of a child and courage of a giant.I will drink each minute as though it is my last.When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever.While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving.Today I will make a difference.I will not let past failures haunt me.Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures.I will admit them.I will correct them.I will press on. Victoriously.No failure is fatal.It's OK to stumble.....I will get up.It's OK to fail....I will rise again.Today I will make a difference.I will spend time with those I love.My spouse, my children, may family.A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love.A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships.Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world.Five quality minutes.Five minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening.Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children and friends.Today I will make a difference. -WHEN WORDS BEGIN TO FAIL YOU When words begin to fail you, A simple hug will do to lighten someone's burden and give them hope anew. Heartaches often leave us speechless with nothing wise to say.Just "being there" speaks volumes and friends can save the day. -TO MY DEAREST FRIENDS AND FAMILY SOME THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY. BUT FIRST OF ALL, TO LET YOU KNOW, THAT I ARRIVED OKAY. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy Just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every Morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you When my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said "I welcome you." "It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your friends and family, They'll be here later on. I need you here badly, You're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, To help our mortal man.? God gave me a list of things, That he wished for me to do, and Foremost on the list, Was to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you Every day and week and year And when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night The day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you. In the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, And all those loving years, Because you are only human, They are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry, It does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, Unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you All that God has planned. If I were to tell you, You wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, Though my life on earth is o'er, I'm closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my very many friends Trust God knows what is best, I'm still not far away from you? I'm just beyond the crest. There are many rocky roads Ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by Taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy And I'd like it for you too; That as give unto the world, The world will give to you. If you can help somebody Who's in sorrow and pain, Then you can say to God At night... "My day was not in vain." And now I am contented... That my life was worthwhile. Know as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody Who is sad and feeling low, Just lend a hand to pick him up, As on your way you go. When you're walking down the street And you've got me on your mind, I?m walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze Or the wind upon your face, That's me giving you a great big hug Or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go ...from that body to be free. Remember you're not going.. ..you're coming here to me. And I will always love you From that land way up above. Will be in touch again soon. P.S.God sends His love