I tried.

I want you to be prepared for the world that the generations before you are creating for you. I love you Lucienne, and I will not give up. I will push you and teach you not to give up, either, even if others around you do.

Last year most of the world’s reefs turned white at some point, but because it was underwater you and your friends didn’t see.

Ahora vivo en la ciudad de México y cuando debe de llover no llueve… cuando hace calor de verdad hace calor.

I promise to do my very best to educate your parents as best I can.

I hope you got your dream job of using your business degree to reduce co2 emissions and promote sustainable energy.

I now feel less overwhelmed and powerless, and I am determined to fight for our planet and your future.

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.

Mankind has always been able to deal with the greatest challenges it’s faced and this will not be the exception. My message to you is: find that passion and give it your all. ‘Till your legs give out.

I am sitting in a classroom thinking about you. Which is rare for me. I hope that our family has taken some initiative to do something about changing society instead of building robots and large houses.