And, if this summer has taught me anything, I am content (because I have to be) living in this limbo, this seemingly endless waiting for the opportunity to change, when really the opportunity exists within our very selves all along.

I promise to raise you as a loving-nature human.

I want clean air, clean energy and muddy feet for you. I want this for all children.

I know I need to write this to you, and I don’t want to because it makes me so sad. I have been desperately avoiding my feelings about climate change, for many years, but especially and with greater intensity every year since you were born.

My promise is to work to protest carbon emissions.

This lead me to my final project, which focused on reforming the education system to incorporate sustainability classes into the current curriculum.

I wish for you both that another kind of life has been discovered, one of peace, moderation and concern for all life.

My goal was to help you grow into better citizens of our planet; to help you care about our natural world and to make everyday choices that reflect concern for our beautiful earth and our own health as well as encourage you to work together to make changes in our community.