The Cost Of Living An Adventurous Life Our Son’s Surgery in Bali.

Ten days after what felt like the most perfect afternoon at the beach, our 11-year-old son was in surgery.

In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of what happened when a seemingly innocent moment at a Bali beach turned into a serious injury that required surgery.

From the moment he fell onto a sharp piece of wood hidden in the sand, to discovering that fragments of wood were still embedded deep in his leg days later, to sitting beside his hospital bed while he went under anaesthetic.

This episode is deeply personal.

It’s about the fear every parent feels when their child is hurt.

It’s about navigating medical care in a foreign country.

It’s about the privilege of access to healthcare and the gratitude that comes with recognising it.

And it’s about the lessons that moments like this leave behind.

If you’re a parent, a traveller, or someone who has ever had a moment where life reminded you how fragile things are, this conversation will resonate deeply.

In This Episode I Share:

• What actually happened the night our son was injured at the beach
• The moment we realised the injury was more serious than we thought
• Why his body kept pushing pieces of wood to the surface of the wound
• The decision to escalate from clinic visits to hospital care
• What it felt like to watch our child go into surgery
• The incredible medical care we received in Bali
• The role our insurance played in navigating everything
• The gratitude and perspective this experience gave us
• Lessons about parenting, privilege, health, and faith

A Reflection for Parents

When your child is hurt, everything else disappears.

All that matters is that they are safe, healthy, and smiling again.

This experience reminded me just how much we have to be grateful for, and how quickly life can shift.

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