Eye Surgery Rollercoaster

In this special episode, Jacqui Lents shares a raw and heartfelt account of her recent challenging week, including her husband's emergency eye surgery and the emotional rollercoaster that ensued. She discusses the difficulties of caregiving, the importance of asking for help, and the kindness shown by friends, family, and medical staff. Additionally, the host touches on the disappointment of a canceled trip and seeks listeners' opinions on an uncooperative rental company. Despite the setbacks, she maintains her usual uplifting tone with a book recommendation and some humorous news stories to wrap up the episode.

Info/links:

 Book Recommendation - Clare Pooley - Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting 

https://www.amazon.com/Iona-Iversons-Rules-Commuting-Novel/dp/1984878662/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Krp385pChFhtullxRPCY3qIx8r6syC7SNYac8T75A-k.gN5IpK9ztKNBS1Zo4alTgDjQJ1-2Nfhu3ZH4MX2YYAU&qid=1725313070&sr=8-1 

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www.JacquiLents.com

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IG: @JacquiLents

YouTube: @JacquiLents

Music used for this episode includes –

Once in Paris – Pump Up the Mind

Summer Sunset Lofi Slow Mix – xethrocc

Road to Paris Gypsy Jazz – Art Music

Upbeat Funk Commercial – Music for Videos

Always – Nesrality

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
• 0:48 A Week of Unexpected Challenges
• 2:07 Medical Procedures and Emotional Strain
• 4:06 Caregiving Realities and Gratitude
• 7:00 Vacation Plans Disrupted
• 12:11 Book Recommendation: Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting
• 13:46 Funny News Stories
• 16:13 Closing Remarks