Sharon Lizcano Tellez, an Au Pair from Colombia, bravely saved 8-month old twins from a distracted driver through a routine stroll in her neighborhood. Sharon, who has been living with her Host Household in Philadelphia and caring for the twin babies for the previous 5 months, was crossing a street at a cross stroll with a fellow Au Pair when she realized the van coming on their path would not quit in time. Reacting rapidly, she protected 1 of the babies by shifting her physique and absorbing the brunt of the effect on her left side, away from the child. Fortunately the second child was not hit. Sharon was sent to the nearby CVS minute clinic and later to the ER for scans and x-rays and is now carrying out superior luckily, aside from some cuts and bruises, no 1 else was injured.
An Au Pair is a foreign young adult who leaves their native nation, for up to two years, to come reside in the United States as a reside-in care provider for a Host Household. In exchange for their operate, the Au Pair receives a tiny stipend, space and board. Sharon has worked as an Au Pair in Holland and is now an Au Pair in the United States via Go Au Pair, a Division of State designated agency.
The heroism displayed by Sharon is extraordinary, but these who know Sharon have been not shocked, “Sharon is a extremely loving and caring Au Pair with a lot of knowledge. I am not shocked that she saved my child’s life for the reason that [that’s] the variety of the particular person Sharon is. We are particularly fortunate to have her as a nanny for our children and as a loved ones member as nicely,” shared Sharon’s host mom Mrs. Walker.
The loved ones is extremely thankful and stated Sharon deserved to be honored and rewarded. They are searching forward to spending each years of Sharon’s J-1 Au Pair visa with her. In her brief time as an Au Pair for the Walker Household, Sharon has created a particular connection with her loved ones and the kids she cares for. She says that the babies have been so small and vulnerable that she didn’t hesitate to supply herself as a shield, “A protective feeling grew inside me. In the time I’ve spent with these babies I have discovered to recognize them and enjoy them as my personal. They arouse, in my heart, this particular motherly feeling [and all I want is to] take care of them as my personal sons. I really feel like I am aspect of this loved ones, they are concerned about my feelings. I am extremely satisfied with my choice and thank God that [He] has guided me via my measures”
The complete goal of the Au Pair system is to create lengthy lasting relationships that go beyond youngster care responsibilities. Go Au Pair is particularly impressed and worth Sharon’s wonderful courage.
