The unexpected wonders of my son's short life | James G. Robinson | Your Body on Tech

Parenting a medically complex child reveals the profound ambiguity of medicine and the resilience inherent in human life. James G. Robinson, author of *More Than We Expected*, recounts his journey raising his son Nadav, who was born with a rare heart condition. Rather than viewing his son’s five-year life solely through the lens of medical crisis, he emphasizes the privilege of fatherhood and the necessity of finding joy and normalcy amidst chaos. Medical professionals often lack definitive answers, making the parent-doctor relationship a collaborative effort that requires honesty about the limits of knowledge. Ultimately, the experience highlights that healing is a human endeavor, and finding wonder in the face of uncertainty—even when outcomes are tragic—is a fundamental part of the human condition.