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Keep feeling better!
I was happy to talk with you online today, and it's fantastic that you're home. Keep it up!
-alec
WELCOME HOME
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Rodney -
I hope my story has (or will) traveled to you by way of Jelsen. Mind you - what a wonderful man he is!
It's a large world .. and yet such a small one. I don't know you but can only wish you the very best in your recovery and share that your artwork (not to mention what seems like - as I've read the entries below - quite the formidable person) has been a real inspiration across the globe.
(I'm no artist myself but I dabble here and there in photography. Figured I'd include one of my pictures that I find puts a calm ease to myself.)
Thank you.
Julianne
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
T'kai says......"Get Well"
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Mr. White
PS- There are much easier ways to get strange women in uniform to bathe you. When you're back at 100%, I'll take you to a spot I know just outside of Prague... ;)
With love,
S. Baphomet
I just found out about your accident today, as you know, since you are the one who told me. I am so sorry that I am just now finding out and that I was not there for you. You are by best friend and I would have been there. T'kai is sad to hear the news about her godfather, but she sends you a get well kiss. I wish you a swift recovery and I will come when you get home.
Love ya,
Monique and T'kai
Donovan says... GET BETTER SOON!
Hi Rodney,
Cheryl told me yesterday about your terrible accident and I just wanted to let you know that I am think of you!! So glad to hear that you are a miracle child, and doing much better. I know that I am a day late, but better late then never, right?
Here is a picture of my son Donovan. Its a funny one, he's 10 months now- thought you'd get a chuckle out of it.
XX Emily
alright...
it seems only yesterday that i bumped into you at tekserve. i remembered you
looked good, u made me smile and you collected a ticket. simply because you
like to collect. then recently i heard what had happened. i was worried and
although i don't know you well, i had a feeling in my gut that told me ..."
he's healing, he's doing well, he's going to be alright". so i was directed
to your blog,
so here i am. and as i'm reading and watching. it's happening again. you
look good, i'm smiling and your collecting again. only this times it's
messages, notes and love and friends.
keep on keeping on. you're gonna be alright. my stomach told me :)
xx
Falene
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
rodney messages...
"nothing beats a miss but a try"
"repair you broken wings"
"dreaming is the fountain of youth"
"time is change happening"
"6 million ways to die, only one chance to get it right"
(except for in your case of course, miracle baby)
:)
neds
It's been awhile my man
Rodney,
Got the news through the long and winding grapevine you've surrounded yourself with and you've been in my prayers ever since. Haven't talked to you in ages, but I've followed your progress through friends. You continue to amaze - and quite honestly, humble - me with your ceaseless energy and the incredible work that flows from it. The word 'gifted' is so cliched these days - hell, if you've got a 5 year-old who can read, they throw her in a 'gifted' class – but you truly are 'gifted'. You have a way of seeing the world that's not shared by everyone - and that is their loss. I will continue to pray for a quick recovery for you. To help with that, I've attached a picture of Emma, now 5 (remember - she's the one that while in utero you swore was yours. As this picture shows, you may be right:-) By the way, that's Jack, 2, in the background. He's definitely not yours.
Wishing you all the love and peace one can wish,
Wally (and by proxy, Janice, Emma and Jack) Stoneman.
Monday, June 9, 2008
RodDawg
When do we get to talk about WingWang again? Yup, baseball cap, chinos, button down, diapers and all. I can't wait to see you! Thank you for keeping yourself together for all of us. We all Love Rodney White!! Talk to you soon!
Shonali
Sending thoughts and prayers from atlanta
Friday, June 6, 2008
Love from old Friends...and new ones!
Rodney, it has been so long. Years really since I have seen you and more years since we have talked.
I was so sad to hear about your accident. Demeterious told me about it. I was shocked, but knew that you would come out of this on the other side, in a beautiful and wonderful way.
I have a daughter now, Rodney and she has made me appreciate life so much more, and I know that your appreciation for life has been magnified as well. I just know that now its ok to stop and smell the roses.
May your life be reflected in your art, and your art in your life, and may we all be affected by it, so that we are transformed to experience the love that you put into it. Loving you and Praying for your recovery, that it may be speedy, and productive.
Love Shannon and Ruby Lea
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
rodney's got jokes
Rodney and James Taylor
It was so great to see you Friday.
Even better than seeing you--
was seeing you smile.
I heard this song today (don't ask why)
and it made me think of you.
No one can tell me that I'm doin' wrong today
Whenever I see you smile at me
No one can tell me that I'm doin' wrong today
Whenever I see your smilin' face my way
No one can tell me that I'm doin' wrong today
No one can tell me that I'm doin' wrong today
-LC
Sunday, June 1, 2008
goodnight moon
Inspiration
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Rodney Appreciates // ALL OF US
Since Rodney's recovery's on a fast-track he's allowed more and more visitors everyday. He's loving it.
His visiting hours are from 4pm - 8pm.
DIRECTIONS: Bellevue Hospital
Stop by and give him a hi-5
- jelsen
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
My Dearest Rodney
To Rodney from DesignWorks
Hey Rodney its Dave. We made this video to show you all the stuff that will be waiting for you once you get back. Get well soon man!
*p.s. I look awkward, not used to being in front of the camera!
The world thru your eyes
-LC (the original)
Monday, May 26, 2008
Addams Family, Papi, Capetown...
Sunday, May 25, 2008
3 really is the magic number...
Funny that as soon as I read Emily's post, I came across a picture of Rodney wearing this zip-up with the #3 on it. Coincidence? Hmmm. And I had to post this other picture... this one's for all the ladies out there...
Rodney Would Appreciate // This Flashback!
blessings
I feel so fortunate to have had dinner with you in the North End of Boston. Do you remember? It was a sparkling snow storm…you, Stephanie, Ali, and I had dinner, tucked in the glow of the most authentic Italian restaurant. Like it was yesterday I can remember being completely enamored by you, your stories, just how beautiful you are. I remember thinking how cool you were to write down your inspirations in a notebook or a napkin right at the moment you felt something. I had a chance to meet you and get a glimpse of your tremendous amount of character, depth, and sincerity… it’s no wonder I think so fondly of meeting you all those years ago.
Along with your loved ones and dear friends…so many feel blessed by your presence and your work. I believe that your amazing creative energy will manifest itself into healing! In the mean time, please know I am joining the masses and sending my love and hope for speedy recovery.
Love,
Lauren Dehner
smile from a new friend
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The Magic Number
... A few days after your accident, while I was feeling low, anxious and scared for you, I looked at the calendar (your calendar that you gave me, actually) and a quick, sharp laugh bursted out! They say humor and sorrow go hand-in-hand, and I could not help but once again roll my eyes. Leave it to you, Rodney, to get in this accident on the 3rd! The number "3" being a hugely powerful and symbolic number - a favorite of yours and one that shows up in your art - or as Schoolhouse Rock puts it, "three is the magic number."
You know, I might become a believer after all... Sending you good energy and numbers and hugs. Emily
Friday, May 23, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
celebrate yourself...
It's been too long....
Something New to Conquer
It's incomprehensible to think of something bad happening to you. In all the years I've known you, your talent and energy and love seemed to place you in a realm far removed from everyday occurrences such as being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then all l I could think about is how you've probably already turned this experience into ideas for countless poems, paintings, and other sources of inspiration. Knowing you, a slot on Oprah and a book deal are also in the works. And suddenly I'm smiling despite myself.
Dan and I are thinking of you, and tonight you will be in all our prayers - even Owen's, who I can't wait for you to meet. It's so great to read all the posts and see how loved you are and how many people you've touched.
With love from Stephanie Dehner
haha
i know you love this one. this is the look you gave me today when you were waiting for water ;)
love u
n
I Only Remember Laughter
i thought of all the years we've known each other and all i could recall was laughter. they say that adults only laugh 15 times a day! they must of never met you. heal soon dude, we still have a whole world to inspire! i love you man.... in the most manliest way possible.
your brother
demetrious 11:11
amigo
Water is better than sex...
Two nights ago I was bedside with Rodney and he was much more alert than he had been in days... THEN HE SPOKE. In a very raspy, low voice he struggled to communicate with me. I'm sure he was annoyed because I kept asking him to repeat. "Rodney, I'm sorry but I don't understand. Say it again." "Baby, I still can't hear you. Try to enunciate..." And then it came. Loud and clear. Rodney said "I'M THIRSTY!" Just to make sure it wasn't my imagination, "Rodney if you just said you're thirsty squeeze my hand." Firm squeeze.
So I ran to get the nurse who disappointingly informed me that Rodney was not allowed to drink anything yet. She also told me that patients are typically thirsty when they come out of their deep sleep. "At this point", she said "water is better than sex." His first request goes unfulfilled. [sigh]
love from tokyo
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
My cheeks hurt.
Imagine my joy when you today talked to me, caressed my cheeks and blew me a kiss. My cheeks are hurting - not from you pinching them, but from me smiling so hard all day long. Thank you, buddy
Lofty Loftin'
We don't hang nearly enough. It means a lot to me when our paths cross in this crazy town and I know that will happen again soon,
J.