Many of us travel on airplanes that take us to distant lands. Flying is not my favorite thing to do, but it’s necessary to get me where I need to be. However, among all my domestic and foreign travel, I will never forget this flight—or the destination it took me to. My dream starts with my family and I flying on a plane. There is no one else on board with us, not even a single flight attendant. And like any plane reaching its altitude, we are well within deep pockets of clo

About sixteen years ago, I had a dream. I’m being lifted from my bed, while lying on a pillow-like surface. As I ascend into the sky, I'm struck by a host of beautiful stars. Words cannot describe all that I take-in during my ascension into the clouds, but I felt like a child on Christmas morning. I can't see who—or what—is carrying me on this life-changing journey. But after reaching a certain altitude, everything comes to a stop. When my eyes see a man wearing a long, whit