I hope that the state of the environment becomes a part of everyday discourse.

I’m going to commit to raising you with your eyes open. Being aware as much as we can, how to better our environment together.

We know about this. If we don’t fix this for you, it’s our fault.

Be the person who shows up. Be the person who continues to advocate for change because change is possible – it is possible in the most partisan of politics.

As a minister, I have preached that we are here to be of service to others and to be care takers of this wonderful planet that God has given us.

Remember how passionate you felt at 20, I hope you keep that passion in you and are still working on climate 30 years from now.

My heart is an ocean of love for all the children facing a life of climate catastrophe.

People are an amazing race and, if we have the will, I believe we have the ingenuity and resources to fix the harm we’ve done.

My own curiosity and knowing what a caring, aware young woman you are help me override despair.

I’m doing this work because I see it as the best way to save and improve as many lives as possible. I’m doing it so you, 2050 Ryan, can look at yourself in the mirror. And so you can tell your kids and grandkids someday that you did everything you could.