Roses

Mom loved her roses. I think. It seems that was our fall back gift when we couldn't think of a kitchen gadget on a gift giving occassion. She carefully planted them and cared for them and they flourished. Some of them are still alive, despite my best efforts at neglectfulness. Mom is now home from the hospital (or will be this afternoon) following her knee replacement surgery, so these roses are for her.

After all, they are her rose bushes.

I sure wish I could pick some and present them in person.