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.

We know about this. If we don’t fix this for you, it’s our fault.

I pray that you are having a happy life and that you have contributed each year of your life into helping to make our planet healthy, cleaner, thriving and greener- a better place for all people and animals to live.

I hope that humans can live harmoniously with the earth.

The most important thing in my life is you, which means that as your mom – I am doing my very best to make sure that when you read this letter, Earth is a cleaner and safer place for you and your children.

I promise to wholeheartedly live my life with an awareness of my personal impact on our communities and our planet.

You are growing up in a time of immense change. In the last two years alone, we’ve learned so much about big and important issues including climate change and the systemic racism that runs through our institutions.

I will not stop fighting for a more sustainable future, your future.

Please don’t wait to see the adverse effects instead adopt that river, stream, lake or ocean to make the world a better place.

Por você idealizei um mundo melhor e lutei incessantemente por ele.