I promise to do everything I can as a daughter to our great Mother Earth to protect her wildlife and trees.

Is the world really polluted?

I want you to see those corn fields in the north, the beautiful beaches down in Florida, and the stars in the woods at night.

It is today on March 6th, 2017 that you have made the decision to make a difference in this world.

I promise you to keep trying, to keep educating, to keep pushing our elected officials to act and protect your health now and in the future.

This Mother’s Day I am again thinking of my grandsons future and what I am doing to change the world if only by a small fraction.

I want you to hear the whispers of the seasons changing. The rustling of leaves as they gracefully cascade down from their limbs in the fall, birds singing in spring, and frogs that serenade the summer night.

I do wish to contribute as much as I can, maybe even start a ripple effect, where other people will start taking action too and inspire other people too.

To think that my choices of sustainable commuting, eating a plant based diet, and working on our City’s zero waste program likely pale in comparison to the impact of not having a baby is nothing short of devastating.  Does it make me a bad environmentalist to honor my maternal instincts?

We want a safe and beautiful world for you, little Caleb, and for your children and grandchildren. We promise to do our part.

I am so sorry we didn’t realize this predicament sooner.

The most important thing in my life is you, which means that as your mom – I am doing my very best to make sure that when you read this letter, Earth is a cleaner and safer place for you and your children.