Gabriela’s mother discovers a religion that promises a joyful reunion with her deceased mother, but she may loose her son and daughter in the process. Gabriela’s intimate essay starts off with her mother praying in Spanish, from here Gabriela leads you through her pain in a quiet and longing voice. Her mother reappears; the stark difference in the tone of their voices and even the two languages emphasizing the emotional distance between them. The prayer returns, the mother’s religious fervor making her deaf to the girl’s need for love and affection. The writing and sound flow masterfully. This short, captivating piece shows a youth’s perspective on family relations and the affects of God and religion in an individual’s life.