Our Family Was Flying on a Make-a-Wish Trip for My Ill Son – Halfway Through the Flight, the Pilot Said, ‘Mike, There’s One Thing About This Trip That You and Your Parents Know Nothing About’

courage than most of us will ever know.”

“So today…”

“I’d like everyone aboard Flight 482 to help us welcome our newest honorary co-pilot.”

The cabin erupted into applause.

Mike stared in disbelief.

“Me?”

A flight attendant appeared beside us.

“Wanna come see the cockpit?”

His eyes grew impossibly wide.

“I can?”

“You sure can.”

He looked at me for permission.continue reading …