While I will work my hardest to create any positive change I can, you must continue this quest. You cannot give up hope, and you must always remember that the beauty on this Earth is worth saving.

May my tomorrow include more attention to these details so that you know that I do care.

But when you encounter that resistance–and you will, regularly–know that you must respond just how we have had to these past 50 years. With love, and sternness, and most of all, courage. Because that is what the resistance fears the most. We who came before you promise that we will do the same while we wait for you. Know that you will never be alone.

I promise that I will change my behavior to benefit our trees.

This is my most important work.

What I wish most for you girls is that the care you have shown each other would extend to the big wide world around you.

I believe this fusion of ecology and economy backed by the digital technology is our great achievement.

We’re moving into uncertain times, and your dad and I worry. A lot. But you’re keeping us going. You’re pushing us to make better choices and not give up.

It’s my hope that the following will be helpful as you navigate your futures.  These are the confessions of a climate activist:

I am writing this to keep myself accountable and push myself towards taking action towards a sustainable future. I hope children of the future can still appreciate the wonders that nature and all its beings have to offer, appreciate the beauty in the world around us.