We have decided to set up a blog to help get information out to all those who are praying and concerned for Gordon. First, I would like to take a minute and clarify something that may be confusing to anyone but his family. Gordon L. Hyde II may be his legal name, but to his family we have called him Doogie or Doog for nearly twenty years. YES... as in the show DOOGIE HOWSER! When he was in high school and a mere 13 inches shorter than he is currently, he was told by many older ladies that shopped at the Market where he worked, that he reminded them of that kid on the show. Everyday since, that nickname has stuck.
As many of you are aware, or are coming to find out, Doog is in a Chicago Hospital. At this time he is currently on a ventilator and is paralyzed after having a serious spinal cord injury. We are unable to know for sure how this has happened and pray that when he is able to have vocal capabilities, will be able to clarify this for us. There have been many stories that have been told second, third hand and so for that reason, we as a family want to wait to hear from him how this horrible accident has come about.
He has had one surgery to stabilize and fuse C3-C7 in his neck. Doctors anticipate that he will have another surgery on Tuesday to stabilize the front of his neck. Doog has been able to move his head back and forth from side to side as well as up and down in response to questions we have asked. Although, he is still heavily medicated with pain medication and at times with sedation medication. We feel very blessed!
He is in the Surgical ICU at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge Illinois 60068 847-723-2210. He has had many visitors and we as a family would like to welcome all friends and co-workers to visit. We want to thank everyone for all of the kindness and love shown to our family at this difficult time. Please continue to pray and keep him in your thoughts.
If you would like to contact his Wife or our Father here is the contact info-
Valerie Hyde (Wife) 602-380-2995
Gordon Hyde (Father) 801-232-5000
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To the Hyde family:Keep your heads up and your spirits high, knowing Gordon, this fight is just getting started....best wishes to you and your loving family bro.
ReplyDeleteSteven Yoo
Plese know our prayers are with you too.
ReplyDeleteWords cannot describe how I feel seeing my friend and his family go through this. Hang in there, Doogie. We'll all get through this together.
ReplyDeleteI am so saddened to see such a tragedy befall my cousin and his family. You guys are in my prayers continually. If there is anything that I can do for, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteGordy. You are a amazing man and a special friend. I can't belive this has happened to such a nice person. We love you and your family and we know you will pull through this. Lots of Love, The Smith Family.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for Doogie and your whole family. Love you guys.
ReplyDeleteDoogie, "Crash Gordon" Heather and I were crushed to hear this news. Please know that we are praying and thinking of you and your family daily. No matter how rough things get here in the near future remember that YOU are much much more than just your body. If there was ever a man with the right attitude and the right personality to shine through something like this it's you.
ReplyDeleteIn love.
-Hubrich's (Hooobich)
holly I was so saddened to hear about doogie's accident. i want your family to know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. mikki palmer
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteHey Doogie....I was so sad when I got the call from Dave telling me what happened. Hang in there and be strong. You're in our prayers. Hopefully I will get to see you again soon. You're awesome! ... Heather
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteJulie