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.

The time has come to question ourselves as citizens about our own actions and the legacy we are leaving behind.

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

I hope by 2050, our society has taken initiative to be producing energy solely through renewable sources.

Here in California we’re starting to recognize our climate changing the natural world around us.

I am going to start doing better to have a healthier planet for you to live on.

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.

Love, help and build a future in unison that benefits and protects the whole world.

I hope that you all can enjoy the Smokey Mountains in your lifetime too and that they look how they did back in 2017 when I saw them.