When Evelyn was born, we made sure to request that we keep the placenta with us. We were planning to take out a tree at our place and bury the placenta at the root of the new tree, but we couldn't figure out what sort of tree, and tearing out the existing tree was going to be really time-consuming and difficult.
So my mom found a variety of rose called "Evelyn" and ordered a few. We took the placenta up to the Anderson Ranch and planted the rose with the placenta at the root (deep, to keep it from being discovered and uncovered by dogs or coyotes).
It's a nice tribute to the organ that was the physical link between mother and child for nine months. And now, whenever we see that special rose, we will know that its flowers are nourished by the same material that nourished our daughter.
Evelyn (PP8680), Shrub (Austin, 1991). Exceptionally large, full, apricot colored blooms have an intense fragrance reminiscent of fresh peaches. Plants are upright, reaching 6 feet in warm climates or 3 feet in cold regions. Plant in full sun as this rose is intolerant of shade. (Zone 6, r, fff)
2 comments:
Oh, man! She's grown so, so much. I'm so glad I'll be there in a week and a day. Can't wait to see her.
she looks like jay and becky, i can't decide. i guess that is right on though
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