Lucie, I love you more than you could ever know and I hope that my promises help contribute to a better world for you and inspire you to take action as well as you grow into the amazing adult I know you will be.

We had a lot in common obviously, and our concern for the planet we live on was one of the many things we bonded over.

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

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

How can I look at your bright eyes and light dance and tell you we are facing a war?

I hope this year is a real turning point and by the time you’re a teenager, your life is powered almost entirely by clean energy like solar and wind.

We can learn a lot about how to treat others from stories that have been passed from generation to generation.

Starting in 2015 I committed my life to sustainability.

My mistake was thinking I needed to give you more to be a good Mom. Recently your aunt asked me what my favorite toy was growing up. I gulped, I didn’t have one- it was the outdoors, sliding down a ravine of leaves with my Dad, skiing and camping. Today is October 12th, 2021 and I am still going to be giving you a lot, it’s going to look a little different – love, experiences, education and a healthy planet.