“The special bond shared between a mother and daughter is the one place in all the world where hearts can be sure of each other. Like branches on a tree, we may grow in different directions, but our roots remain one. And through the fury of the storm or the calm of the rainbow, we depend on each other for understanding and compassion. We will always share these moments, sparkling, like a star in our hand...keeping memories we have gathered through the years close to our hearts.” For approximately 5 years now, my mom and I have planned yearly trips to various destinations. We've been to Daytona Beach Florida, Phoenix, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada and Cancun, Mexico . These trips have allowed my mom and I to bond and to create ever-lasting memories. I am forever thankful. This year, a last minute decision was made to fly my mom out to Dubai, UAE . This was not easy. Those who know my mom know that she hates planes and rarely travels on them alone. Considering t