This is Brayden Belden and he just came out of a coma. I think we should send him a little imgur love.

This little ripper is 11-year-old Brayden Belden from Laguna Beach, Ca. On February 20, 2018 he went on a family snowboarding trip to Mt. Bachelor, Oregon.

On his last jump he didn't land properly, hit the back of his head (yes, he was wearing a helmet) and suffered a life-threatening injury. He was lifeless and convulsing. His eyes had rolled to the back of his head and he breathing very shallow. His father started to do CPR until first responders arrived. Brayden was airlifted to the hospital while his parents drove through blizzard like conditions to meet him there.

They were met by a priest and the doctor with the information that their son may only have a couple hours to live. He was placed in a medically induced coma where he remained for the next few weeks.

Things marginally improved bit by bit and he ended up not having to have a piece of his skull removed to relieve pressure. A few days ago Brayden was weened off the medication and woke up. It is unknown if he'll make a full recovery but this little guy is a fighter and one heck of an athlete so I think that his chances are pretty dang good. That little smile at the end!

So if you got a moment or two send out a little thought, prayer, positive energy, an air high-five or whatever it is in your belief system that you'd send to someone hurting. This kid is strong and will be back out surfing in no time. A couple of articles below and a go-fund-me if you want to read more and get updates.
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/02/27/laguna-beach-surfer-brayden-belden-11-suffers-near-fatal-head-injury-while-snowboarding/

https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/09/11-year-old-laguna-beach-surfer-in-coma-after-near-death-snowboarding-accident-moves-hand-shows-signs-of-hope-for-recovery/

https://www.gofundme.com/brayden-belden