The text says "Romans 5:3" which says "Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance" The three roses represent the most influential people in my life: myself, my father, and my sister. This was the third tattoo I got, but the first idea I ever had for one. It's a culmination of my life's struggles and a celebration of the strength it took to overcome them.