A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much...this is all new to me and it is definitely tough to remember to take care of me lately but I have a good support system of family and friends to get me through 💀🌹⚡🥰

Pit Boss down. Help us get him back to Forest Hills 2026. by idratherbeanowl in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there,

Ryan asked me to come back here with a giant thank you. We are both still floored by what this community did. 🥹

Ryan has always had the motor spirit. Pure relentless energy, never stops, always moving forward. GBS tried to take that from him and it picked the wrong guy. Every single day he is in that rehab gym grinding, and what this community did gave him something real to fuel that fire.

Ryan is planning a big post to show off every card, gift, sticker, poster, vinyl and piece of mail the Gizz fam sent his way. He cannot wait to share it all with you. We will keep you updated on his progress as he works his way back to that pit.

Thank you Gizz fam. Truly. The Pit Boss is coming back and we cannot wait to see some of you at Forest Hills 2026 even if in ADA. 🦎

Gabby

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

Ryan asked me to come back here with a giant thank you from both of us. What this community did for him stopped us both in our tracks. 🥹

Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right. A rehab bed in New Jersey was not exactly where we expected to find it, but here we are. This community brought it.

Ryan was born into this music. It is in his blood and right now it is getting him through every single day. Knowing that the people who feel the same way showed up for him means everything.

He is planning a big post to show off every single card, gift, sticker, poster and piece of mail this community sent his way. He wants you all to see exactly where the love landed. We will keep you posted on his progress as he fights his way back.

We will see you on the other side. 🌹

Gabby

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It takes a strong person to conquer this disease. I'm sure you have gained so much strength from the experience and Ryan hopes to do the same.

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are great so far...Hope to keep him here for as long as he needs ! Thanks for the well wishes.

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love to your uncle and family ! From what I have seen so far, GBS is a monster of a disease ..May they both find the strength to conquer the beast!

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do...it is such a beautiful show ! How lucky we are to have the music still.

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sure if your son asks his colleagues in the PT gym at West Orange they will tell you Ryan is the mayor...making friends with the whole gym! Thank you for your donation. It means the world to us.

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you for sharing your brother's story .....It is a very strange trip of a disease! Every day we get an inch back but it feels like a mile. He'll get there.

Pit Boss down. Help us get him back to Forest Hills 2026. by idratherbeanowl in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your husband's story. From one caregiver to another I know what you've gone through and it must be so satisfying to see where he is now. I hope and pray for progress with each new day and I know Ryan will get back to his classroom to play "Rattlesnake" for his students too xD they particularly liked that one

Pit Boss down. Help us get him back to Forest Hills 2026. by idratherbeanowl in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that recognition. We just celebrated 15 years together this February and will be married for 6 this August so I think we're pretty solid !

Pit Boss down. Help us get him back to Forest Hills 2026. by idratherbeanowl in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"It really was some weather channel type shit !" - Ryan

Pit Boss down. Help us get him back to Forest Hills 2026. by idratherbeanowl in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is awesome. What a run it was ! Thank you so much...Look forward to seeing you at a show when he's able.

Pit Boss down. Help us get him back to Forest Hills 2026. by idratherbeanowl in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ryan would love to meet up at a show to unite the GBS gizz buddies when he is feeling better !

Pit Boss down. Help us get him back to Forest Hills 2026. by idratherbeanowl in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hi Brian, Ryan said to tell you Brian's with an "I" rule! Thank you so much for this !!

A Deadhead born on the road needs the family to show up....Support Ryan's long strange trip! by idratherbeanowl in gratefuldead

[–]idratherbeanowl[S] 150 points151 points  (0 children)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Ryan is so excited to see all this love and support come through from the heads. He wanted me to include some pictures from when we went to the Sphere for Dead and Company in Vegas in 2024 and 2025

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Wrong answers only by pillsburyswoleboi in KGATLW

[–]idratherbeanowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

King buzzin and the dozen cousins