Heroic Nanny Saves Child’s Life, But With A Cost

There are some people who do not hesitate to act in panicked situations. This is the courageous story of how one young women would ultimately save the life of a helpless child in a life or death situation.

The Start of a Family

To their relieved joy, this Californian couple gave birth to their first child after trying to conceive for months, a little boy that they would love unconditionally. Their worlds would revolve around their first child, Fox. These parents wanted to offer their child all of the very best experiences that they possibly could.

A Stumbling Block

Parenthood can often be a challenging first-time experience. New parents often can become overwhelmed by the prospect dependent child despite months of preparation. Though this couple had the very best intentions, the first-time parents would initially struggle with the difficulties of parenthood, they just didn’t know where to begin…

Money is a Priority

The parents knew wanted to offer their son the most rewarding healthy and happy childhood but money proved to be a increasing battle. Amidst the difficult economic times, this mom and dad struggled to find work that could help them adequately provide for their new son. They began to lose sleep over their financial situation. A question plagued them: How would they care for Fox?

Busy Work

The cost of raising a child can be daunting for those without stable work. Thousands of dollars are needed to provide for a growing child, not to mention the future costs of primary and tertiary schooling. They desperately needed to make money. After months of searching for work, the couple soon became desperate. They knew they had to make a difficult decision.

A Terrible Situation

Both parents didn’t want to spend time away from their newborn but times were desperate. None of their attempts to find full-time work were successful. They dreaded the realization that they needed to be separated from their son if they wanted to provide for him to the best of their abilities.

A Third Parent

The desperate parents ultimately decided they would seek the help of a loving professional in order to stay afloat. They came to the realization that simply could not parent young Fox alone, they began to look for a nanny. But they were determined to find someone truly extraordinary, someone who would act as a loving third parent to their child.

The Search

It was a dangerous and sometimes strange world out there, they were searching for a true professional who had the necessary qualities to offer Fox the best care, who was able to keep him from harm’s way and instil positive values in their son. They had heard of stories of mistreatment by nannies and were adamant they would find someone extraordinary.

Finally, Success!

While looking for work, they would search for the perfect person for the demanding role. They searched the internet for the ideal candidate. After countless hours dedicated to the arduous search, they believed they had finally been successful. They had found the person who would save them in hard times.

The Perfect Candidate?

Her name was Caroline Maurer. She was a committed part-time university student with straight A’s who had first began babysitting at just seven years old. She loved children and had a passion for child education. Though she initially seemed too good to be true, the parents hesitantly set a meeting to see whether the young girl was as capable as her profile suggested.

The Encounter

The Davis parents and their son eventually met the lovely Caroline. The young girl blew the parents away. She was everything that they had been dreaming of. She was dedicated, compassionate, maternal and attentive. The young woman was a true natural child carer and Fox seemed to warm to her immediately.

So Happy

A Beautiful Relationship

Fox and Caroline soon forged a truly special bond. Caroline would care for the infant from when he was just 4 months old, to his current age of 2. These were the most pivotal years in a child’s early development, a period where behaviors would be formed that would last the rest of his life. The relationship would soon be tested when the nanny was forced to make a decision in an unforeseen life or death situation.

An Unexpected Situation

The incident occurred one fateful evening when the babysitter was taking young Fox on his daily walk. They wandered the surrounding streets of the quiet residential neighborhood, enjoying the fresh air. The pair was completely oblivious to the imminent danger they would soon unexpectedly encounter.

A Serious Threat

After cautiously looking to both sides of the street, Caroline made her way across the street while pushing Fox in his stroller. Despite her caution, the babysitter would not be prepared for the dangerous situation that would soon unfold. Out of nowhere, a reckless driver turned a nearby corner, clearly out of control and hurtled toward the unsuspecting pair.

Drunk and Dangerous?

The sound of the wheels skidding uncontrollably on the oncoming road terrified Caroline, she instinctively knew this would endanger the life of beloved Fox. The vehicle was clearly out of control with the driver showed no signs of slowing down to avoid impending catastrophe. At this point, Caroline knew the situation could be fatal for both her and Fox. Would they escape unscathed?

The Biggest Decision of her Life

In seeming second, thoughts and horrifying scenarios flooded Caroline’s panicked mind. She feared for her own life, but the young woman was even more terrified that Fox was imminent danger. He was buckled into the seat of his stroller, Caroline knew removing him from the stroller would take too much time. She cared more for Fox’s life than her own, it was then, as adrenaline coursed through her body, she would make a courageous decision.

Was it the Right Choice?

Caroline’s desperate criess pierced the quiet night air, despite her pleading for the car to stop at the top of her voice, the vehicle continued to speed towards the child and nanny. Her life flashed before her eyes, she saw images of her family and friends, of the many months she had spent at Fox’s side, caring for the infant. Her whole life stood before her, Caroline wasn’t ready to let go of all of that…

Caroline’s Bravery

Without hesitating, Caroline used all of her strength to push Fox’s stroller out of harm’s way towards the other side of the street. In the mere seconds that the incident took to unfold, Caroline stood before the speeding vehicle, knowing she would take on the impact of the car. A terrifying thought took hold of her: Would she survive the impact?

The Impact

Instinctively, Caroline raised her arms to protect herself from the speeding car. The vehicle had eventually slowed but the impact launched Caroline off her feet, throwing the woman a few feet through the air. She landed on the tar road. The immediate pain she felt was unbearable, she knew she was gravely injured, but despite her pain she knew she needed to remain conscious in order to ensure that Fox was safe.

Fox’s Trauma

Miraculously, the stroller had been pushed out of the vehicle’s path to the safety of the nearby pavement. When the little boy saw Caroline in her still terrified and injured state the little boy broke down. He began sobbing uncontrollably, saying “Caroline I love you!” repeatedly.

Helpless Caroline

Caroline’s injuries to her hands rendered them unusable. The little boy was still buckled into his stroller, and though Caroline was desperate to comfort Fox in his panicked state, she soon collapsed in agony, nearing unconsciousness. Fortunately, professional help would soon be on the way…

The Hero Nanny

The paramedics soon arrived on the scene, along with Fox’s distraught parents, who had been contacted by the medical professionals. They were relieved to find Fox had miraculously escaped uninjured, despite being traumatized by the terrifying incident. After discovering their son was safe, they looked to see where Caroline was, desperate to discover if she had been as fortunate as little Fox.

True Courage

Caroline had been taken in to the ambulance for immediate and desperately-needed medical attention. The concerned parents peered into the back of the emergency vehicle, only to find Caroline battered, bruised and crying out in pain, her forearms and hands were covered in blood. One of the paramedics on hand told Fox’s father that she had courageously saved Fox’s life. Caroline was declared a selfless hero.

How was Caroline?

Caroline was rushed to the nearest hospital to have her injuries accessed and tended to. Doctors soon found that she had suffered fractures in both of her hands, wrists, and arms. Her entire body was also extremely tender from the devastating impact of the car. Her hands were cast and bandaged, the months ahead looked dire.

The Nanny’s Resolve

Despite her extensive injuries, Caroline did not regret her decision to risk her life in order to keep Fox from potentially fatal harm. She had made the choice without a moment’s hesitation. The young woman believed that her injuries were an easy price to pay for the preservation of beloved Fox’s life.

Grateful Parents

Fox’s parents were overcome with so many emotions, they felt guilt, relief and so much gratitude to Caroline. They knew that little Fox owed his life to Caroline’s selfless quick thinking. Caroline’s weeks of recovery would mean she was not fit to continue her studies and care for Fox. Her life seemed paused indefinitely, doctors were unsure whether Caroline would ever regain full mobility of her injured hands.

Forever Damaged?

Caroline’s broken bones proved required months of recovery and extensive physical therapy. Due to the severity of her sustained injuries, doctors suspected she may never have full strength in her hands again. Grateful Fox visited his beloved nanny regularly. Their bond had grown even stronger since they had survived the incident. Caroline’s injuries may have been more severe than they initially appeared to be…

A Long Recovery

Caroline struggles with frequent bouts of dizziness and recently underwent an MRI to discern whether she had sustained a concussion that was initially overlooked. Caroline is hoping to get at least 80% mobility back. Her recovery progress remains slow, she has a long journey still ahead of her. Caroline’s heroic actions would soon make headlines…

No Regrets

Caroline and Fox’s miraculous story would be picked up by the American media. Millions were touched by the nanny’s heroic actions. Her Facebook page was flooded with warm wishes and messages wishing her well. Caroline would soon require multiple surgeries but she has no regrets, sharing, “Saving Fox is the best possible outcome to a terrible situation and I would do it again in a heartbeat – he has my heart.”

Gone But Not Forgotten

Though received public support, Caroline has admitted the traumatic ordeal has still deeply affected her. “Since the accident, it has been a struggle to see the joy, humor, and sunlight. Saving Fox is the best possible outcome to a terrible situation… The healing process has felt embarrassingly slow, amorphous, lonely, and unpredictable – so I just kept swimming.” Caroline continues to improve with each passing day.