I used this thread and got it fixed!!
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=352965
I used the old broken spring and just bent a new loop on the broken end.
Two things to be aware of for anyone else that may get this problem.
1. When you are trying to unlock the door with a wire, etc. make sure you are prying the side nearest you on that side of the rolled down window and not on the side of the window closest to the interior of the car. I tried over and over again to figure out what was meant by the "lever" etc. in the thread above and found that I was trying to do this on the wrong side of the window. As soon as I looked on the side closest to the outside of the car, I opened the door rather quickly. Also make sure you use a strong wire that doesn't bend too easily.
2. Having a captive spring hook (the kind that holds onto the spring on one end and only releases it if you press the top part of the tool, basically holds the spring for you so it can't drop unless you release it or put too much pressure on it). did wonders in retrieving and re-installing the repaired (or new if you go that route) door lock spring. If I didn't have one of those tools I could have easily dropped the spring into "Never never land" inside the metal door panel. You'll understand what I mean as soon as you take the door panel off and get a look in there.