Little Leaguer Easton Oliverson, who suffered a severe head damage from falling off his bunk mattress two weeks in the past, was set to be discharged from a Pennsylvania hospital and return dwelling Tuesday, in keeping with an Instagram account that has been offering updates on the 12-year-old's situation.
"Nancy and Easton will formally be leaving Danville, PA and heading to Salt Lake Metropolis, UT tomorrow!" the Monday submit mentioned. "Whereas it is a nice step ahead, it is bitter candy abandoning the people who have put their coronary heart and souls into Easton's restoration."
The account additionally posted a video of Oliverson thanking his followers for his or her assist all through his restoration journey.
"Thanks for all the prayers," he mentioned. "Please hold praying for me as I proceed to get higher. I do know the prayers and blessings have labored, and that heavenly Father is blessing me."
Oliverson, who goes by Tank, was in Pennsylvania to take part within the Little League World Sequence together with his crew the Snow Canyon Little League when he fractured his cranium on Aug. 14. He was airlifted to Geisinger Janet Weis Youngsters's Hospital, the place he was taken into surgical procedure to cease a mind bleed, the account defined.
After the surgical procedure, Oliverson confirmed enchancment each step of the best way, responding to the touch, regaining his urge for food, strolling and writing his identify. On Friday, docs efficiently put his cranium cap again in.
"We're regularly impressed by his progress, and happy with him for pushing via this problem to the perfect of his capability," an earlier Instagram submit mentioned.
Oliverson's story has gotten the eye of many athletes and sports activities groups, who've despatched him messages and packages. The Little Leaguer heard from his favourite baseball participant, Los Angeles Dodger Mookie Betts, in addition to Angels star Mike Trout, New York Yankees participant Matt Carpenter and extra.
The Monday submit additionally thanked Oliverson's docs.
"They've executed every step in Easton's journey from the primary evening till now with love, precision, intelligence, and care," the account wrote. "We've got, and can at all times have the utmost respect for these two males."
It added that whereas Oliverson is on the mend, his household and buddies nonetheless requested prayers for the remainder of his restoration.
"The quantity of progress that he is made in such a small time is really extraordinary and galvanizing," the submit mentioned. "Whereas Tank is making nice strides, he nonetheless has a protracted street forward of him. Please hold praying! We love you all!"