What a lovely warm feeling I got reading your post. Your husband sounds like a very romantic man. What a lovely thing for him to do. Just perfect.
I love roses and have many in my garden that have special meaning. Sometimes sad, sometimes joyous. You'll be able to look on yours as great achievements and milestones with love from your husband. We can endure anything when we have a wonderful partner holding our hands. With my self consciousness of my 'new' changed body, my husband keeps telling me that he loves me more than ever and that the scars are just part of my life's journey.
Keep smelling the roses as they say :)
Love Janey xxx

Roses from my verandah :)