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.

When you look at me with those big beautiful eyes and that innocent smile, you make me want to fight harder. And I do.

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.

So today, my strong and spunky girl, I promise you this: I will stay vigilant and flexible. I will spread the word.

I am often faced with the question: why do I care so much about this pale blue dot that we inhabit?

Tonight at bedtime, you asked, seemingly out of nowhere, “why are the glaciers disappearing?”

We ran through the woods laughing, crying, and living.

Fighting for a system that rewards care for people and planet over profit.

There are many paths to Truth, but regardless of your faith or ideology, one truth is above all else: Life must continue.

I want you to feel awestruck like I do. It is important to feel small sometimes, to feel the weight of reality, to recognize the scale of a challenge, to see where you fit and what you are up against. This is the case with climate change.