Three strong women who have passed into the afterlife are represented in this artwork. My aunt, my mother, and my grandmother. Through this piece, I want to honor their spirits and think about how hard they worked to safeguard their children. As a child, I would hear my grandmother chanting the words Maren in Amharic asking for mercy in her prayers. While they all struggled and navigated the ongoing upheaval of their lives, I repeatedly drew the word in my artwork to mirror their relentless fight for a better life. Every pin I used represents their sacrifices, worries, and burdens. The glistening glass symbolizes their flickering feelings of joy, love, and hope for their children. Papers of prayers are inserted between the frames. In making this work, I am reassure their spirits their hopes have been realized.