Thank you everyone for your kind support. I feel much better today! So much of the garden chores have gone undone and I was feeling so discouraged. Hubby helped me yesterday and I worked a good part of the day today, well I putzed today and wasted alot of time, but things definitely look a little better. Terrible infestation of spider mites yet again this year, I don't know why I get them so bad every year. I looked into California Civil Code, and while it is permissible to trim overhanging branches off of a fence, killing a tree or plant is specifically prohibited. We've decided to write him a letter letting him know that in the future to let us know if anything grows over and we will be happy to trim the plant, and we are going to quote the Civil Code to him, just so he knows he cannot do this again without big consequences. I have Teasing Georgia just down a ways on the same fence and I gave her a good trim yesterday since some rose blossoms were dangling over the fence. This sounds awful, but I would much rather he sprayed Teasing Georgia than Rev. Oh well... I trimmed off more of the dead canes and laterals from Rev and I couldn't believe it, she has put out some buds!! I don't know if this is a good thing or a last gasp or what. Poor thing looks really pathetic with her mutated growth and black canes. You are all so right! This guy doesn't deserve any of more my emotion spent on him. There are better things in life. And other roses to be planted. And important things to do. Right now I have to get these spider mites under control! LoL!

what a wonderful story .... I love it. :) ...thanks for sharing.

Genna, that's great. but I don't think there is going to be any way to help you with that kind of answer,,( It looks dead...Is that out of the pot? How long did you let it stay that way? Is it in a pot now? What kind? What kind of soil? What kind of light? When or how do you know when to water? Do you fertilize? What do you use? Do you let it dry out to a wilt? Do you water when the soil is still moist? Where do you live, well what state? What growing Zone? Did you ever grow it outside? What kind of window do you keep it in if in the winter? Just a few questions

Can you post a picture to illustrate the problem? It is often easier if you can describe your problem with a picture. Also location of the plant (indoor//outdoor), your watering habits, and how you fertilize is very helpful in diagnosing problems. Flower buds drying off and falling, browning of leaves happens for many reasons and so little more detail is needed.