When I asked you why the purple Violet called to you, you told me it was “magic”. I hope that you can still find the magic of life. I hope, despite everything, it is still in abundance.

My hope for you is that all our legislative efforts and care for the environment makes a difference so that we can wipe asthma out of our family.

It seems silly to saddle yourself with guilt for something that hasn’t happened yet. I don’t want to do that. As of today, I don’t really feel guilty. I guess I just want to make sure I keep doing more, so that when you read this, and ask what I’ve done since then, I can still feel good about my efforts.

All you can do is your best. You can encourage the same in others. You can admit your mistakes and those of your ancestors. You can learn from them, and help however you can. I’ll do the same. I promise.

Right now I want to be hopeful. Right now I want to think that we took action to ensure this beautiful future for you.

I will keep the air clean so everyone can see the sunset.

Please know that I have tried very hard to be one of those people, to even make the smallest of changes in order to improve the world for you and your future.

In 2050, I will still be fighting against climate change. I feel that it’s not only my duty, but rather my destiny.

My hope for you is that you can have equal experiences with nature that I was able to have with my dad.

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

You are so small. So innocent. So beautiful. For you and for everyone else, I will try harder.

My promise is to work to protest carbon emissions.