What I Didn't Expect When My Son Developed a Brain Tumor

You never expect your child to get sick.

You never expect to hear the words “chronically ill.”

You never expect it will affect every single aspect of your life.

You never expect it to affect every single part of your child’s body.

You never expect it to change who your child is.

You never expect people to walk away.

You never expect people to step up.

You never expect to be totally heartbroken.

You never expect to be so strong.

You never expect to have to hold your child down during countless procedures.

You never expect to pray for a miracle procedure or drug.

You never expect that life can contain so much pain and so much joy simultaneously.

You never know what to expect.

Love, Owen’s Mommy