A 12-year-old little league player posted to Instagram to thank his supporters for their prayers after falling from a bunk bed a couple weeks ago. Easton Oliverson was in Williamsport, Pennsylvania where his team had won the Little League Mountain Region and were ready to advance to the World Series when one of his teammates was awakened from the sound of Easton’s fall and rushed for help. Easton had to be life flighted to a local children’s hospital with severe head injuries. Doctors removed a portion of Easton’s skull due to swelling. His uncle, Spencer Beck, posted about the situation, writing, “While living the dream and having the opportunity of a lifetime in Williamsport, last night my little nephew Easton fell off the bunkbed. He has been life flighted to a childrens hospital in Danville, PA.” Many of Easton’s earlier updates on his Instagram page show the serious odds Easton was facing with details such as a doubtful recovery, his breathing tube, and MRI result.

Despite the devastating injuries and the grim prognosis, Easton returned to his home state of Utah on Tuesday, where he will stay at least another week at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. A picture was posted of Easton, nicknamed “Tank” as he was flown back home. Easton was welcomed back by his dad and treated to his favorite nachos. “We are extremely blessed to have him back close to home, and making the improvements that he is. We are confident that he is where he is today because of his prayer army,” the post said.

In his video, Easton thanked everyone who had been praying for him. “Please keep praying for me as I continue to get better, I know the prayers and blessings have worked, and that heavenly Father is blessing me.” His father, Jace, had previously expressed his gratitude, saying, “I’m just grateful that he’s still alive, because I was pretty much told he had a 0% chance to live. We feel very fortunate. There is a chance of a full recovery. It’s just a matter of how long and the therapy that he’s going to receive. We’re just asking for prayers, continuous prayers.” He also stated that nothing but divine intervention could explain Easton’s recovery.

The news of Easton’s injury has earned him national attention, with many professional athletes rallying behind him. Easton’s favorite player, Mookie Betts of the LA Dodgers sent a video of encouragement, which was shared on his Instagram. “Hey Easton, it’s Mookie Betts. I just wanted you to know that we are praying for you, thinking of you and I hope to see you soon, my man.” Former baseball star Todd Frazier also sent Easton a message. Wearing a shirt with the little leaguer’s name and a bracelet, he stated “we are all praying for you” and that he hoped to see Easton soon.