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| Dec. 4, 2010 SteveSimmons 66 posts | Ridge Hooks has been hospitalized For those of you who know Ridge Hooks, SPA executive director, I have just been informed by Don Ward of North Carolina, one of Ridge's SPA directors, that Ridge has suffered a series of mini strokes. Ridge has been hospitalized in Oklahoma. That is all the information I have at this time. Ridge on many occasions has comforted a fellow senior player with a word of prayer. I know, he took me aside during a rough spot in my life and shared a prayer with me. It helped. Now is the time for all of us to share a prayer with Ridge. |
| Dec. 4, 2010 jrhunch 113 posts | steve please keep us posted.my thoughts and prayers are with the hooks family.he has been wonderful to myself and the pace team.jr#11 pace |
| Dec. 4, 2010 outfielder Men's 65 59 posts | Will keep Ridge in my prayers, try and keep us posted as much as you can, Steve, thanks for the heads-up, hope you mouth has healed. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 DoubleL10 Men's 70 907 posts | I will keep Ridge, Ann and the family in my prayers. I have known Ridge since his playing years and personally know Ridge is a man of deep faith. Many has been the time Ridge has taken myself or my team aside and prayed with and for us and our loved ones. Steve, please keep us posted as Ridge improves. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 Al33 Men's 55 183 posts | Ridge Hooks is a man of great integrity and honesty. He is and has been an inspirational leader and ambassador for the world of Senior Softball. We need more people like him in our game. I can only hope and pray that he has a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with him and his family. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Ridge as a man. If anyone comes across any updated information, please keep us all posted. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 #6 Men's 60 1173 posts | Ridge has always been fair to our team, thoughts and prayers go to him and his entire family. Get better soon ole Buddy. Kenny, Tanel360/Bud Light of Austin |
| Dec. 5, 2010 Airbosn Men's 70 329 posts | We got the word yesterday prior to our senior league play and include Ridge and his family in the daily devotion. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 jah#4 Men's 70 576 posts | Steve thanks for letting our softball brothers know about Ridge. It was a long day for all of us at SPA with prayers that Ridge would recovery would be fast, and the Drs said his feeling in his arm and leg is back and he is recoveing is good. It will be slow for Ridge because of his fast pace hopping around the country promoting senior softball. Miss Ann is by his side and will help him slow down a little. they said he already trying to plan what he had to do net week. But thanks to all our friends for their prayers. Like Steve and Larry and others Ridge has prayed with me so many times hat really helped me in my time of need. His honesty and integrity has no match in senior ball again thanks for your payers Don Ward SPA softball Southern Elite/Reebok 50's |
| Dec. 5, 2010 JBTexas Men's 70 434 posts | Our prayers are with you from AC legends in San Antonio,Texas. The opening ceremonies in Dalton honoring the military was a great moment set-up by a good man. get well soon. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 einstein Men's 50 3112 posts | Best to you Ridge. You're a blessing to all of us. Get well soon. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 Webbie25 Men's 70 2414 posts | Our prayers also to you, Ridge. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 Gary33 149 posts | Ridge, many prayers will be going up for you today for your speedy recovery from all your friends with Zeppelin and Smith's Laminating Softball. Get well soon Gary Houchen. |
| Dec. 5, 2010 stick8 1991 posts | I've only known Ridge Hooks for 3 years by playing in the SPA nationals in Dalton. During my first year there he went out of his way to take me aside and give me pointers on senior softball. I really appreciated that and took his advice to heart. He also couldn't thank our team enough for playing his tournament. I firmly believe he meant that from his heart. And he does this for every team that plays in his tournaments. If we had more people like Ridge Hooks our world would be a much better place. Get well soon Ridge!! |
| Dec. 5, 2010 Dace Men's 70 1 posts | Dear Ridge. Please know that all of us here in Omaha who know you and have played in your SPA tournaments will be praying for you, just as you have prayed for and with many of us these past several years. You are a wonderful Christian leader and great example for all of us. We come to you today Lord asking that You wrap your loving arms around Ridge Hooks, his wife, Ann, and their family as you provide healing, comfort, peace, and understanding as only you can do as the Great Physician Let us be reminded Lord, that eternal comfort and hope come to them through your son, Jesus Christ, according to the following scriptures. "Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strenthen the in every good work and word." Thes, 2:16 We love you and thank you Lord for hearing our prayer, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." Matthew 18:20. Amen. TO GOD BE THE GLORY |
| Dec. 6, 2010 butch17 Men's 55 412 posts | Don, Tell Ridge we all wish him a speedy recovery and he is in our daily prayers. Butch |
| Dec. 6, 2010 southpaw Men's 70 1077 posts | Last Summer, I spoke to Ridge by phone about some softball matters. During our conversation I happened to mention my 6 year old granddaughter facing a kidney transplant. Without further ado, Ridge proceeded to have prayer with me concerning her great need. That says much about him. He certainly needs our persistent prayers now, as well as his family. |
| Dec. 6, 2010 Sweet P Men's 60 191 posts | Don, Please let Ridge know that Phillip and the West Coast team wish him a full and speedy recovery. Phillip |
| Dec. 6, 2010 sjuhoops 145 posts | Steve. Please let Ridge and his family know that LVSSA has him in their prayers. Ridge and I go back many years and he has prayed for me and my family many times. This time Ridge is deeply in our prayers and thoughts. Hank Cluess |
| Dec. 6, 2010 wyo22 Men's 70 26 posts | To all who are in close contact with Ridge. Please relay that his buddy from Cheyenne is praying for a total and speedy recovery. For those who do not know Ridge has a Wyoming background years ago, Casper Wyoming. We have talked several times about it. He is a man of deep religious roots and is always concerned about others and now it is time to repay some of that respect as we all pray for him and his family in this time of need. God bless Ridge. Wyo22 |
| Dec. 6, 2010 ALLPRO 63 posts | Ridge had a major contribution to my participation in Senior Softball. I fervently wish him a full and speedy recovery - we need his continued presence and influence in our/his game. From my family to his our prayers are with you! |
| Dec. 22, 2010 ALLPRO 63 posts | Any update as to Ridge's condition? |
| Dec. 22, 2010 Airbosn Men's 70 329 posts | Ridge is at home as of Dec. 21, 2010. Making progress,doing therapy everyday and doctors say that he will probably make a full recovery, but still needs best wishes and prayers everyday. |
| Dec. 22, 2010 zonk 55 posts | Hang tough Ridge. Prayers and thoughts to you. |
| Dec. 22, 2010 Tater50 Men's 60 336 posts | Hang in there Ridge: thanks to SSUSA for letting us post this; we are all in this together. Tater50 John |
| Dec. 24, 2010 Hippe Men's 50 13 posts | Hey Ridge all of our thoughts and prayers are with you for speedy recovery. Get well soon. GOD bless you my friend |
| Dec. 25, 2010 Tater50 Men's 60 336 posts | Ridge update: SPA office said the info was on the SPA site; I have snailup & could not get it to load; anyone have an update?? Tater50 |
| Dec. 25, 2010 TexasTransplant Men's 70 516 posts | This is what is on the SPA website as of this afternoon: UPDATE ON RIDGE HOOKS, SPA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dec. 21, 2010 Ridge is at home as of today, Dec. 21, 2010. He seems to be making progress, but still needs our prayers everyday. He is still going to therapy eveyday and doctors say that he will probably make a full recovery. Praise God for answers to prayers. |
| Dec. 25, 2010 birdie Men's 70 802 posts | I am glad for Ridge. He was always a gentleman when I was in contact with him and wish him the best. Thanks Harry |
| Jan. 10, 2011 SteveSimmons 66 posts | As of today, January 10, this is the latest posted on the SPA web site regarding Ridge's condition, "Ridge is doing very well. He has been in the office conducting meetings the last few days and has added 10 new tournaments to the SPA's tournament schedule." Sounds like the Ridge we all know and appreciate. |
