2018 Host Family of the Year Finalist
The Keller family, a host family in Washington
This family is not my ‘host’ family, they are my real family and will always be a big part of my life. I have grown the biggest attachment to 3 lovely children, I love Hazel, Quentin and Arthur as if they are my own children. They never fail to put a smile on my face. I never knew I could learn so much from someone way younger than me, but each day I learn something new and am always impressed by these children. When I’m feeling homesick they do everything possible to help me feel better. Last Christmas, Alison and Jeremy looked up Christmas traditions in Australia to make sure I had a little bit of home with me. I even got my own stocking with my name on it!
My goal is to come back each year and have Thanksgiving with them, no matter how much it costs, I’ll work hard until I have reached my goal. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for this family. They say home is where the heart is, and a big piece of my heart is here with them.
Submitted by Tori, Cultural Care au pair from Australia
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