Christopher Schwarzenegger Home From Hospital After Surfing Accident

Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger tweet out gratitude, relief after 13-year-old son discharged

By Gina Serpe Jul 26, 2011 7:20 PMTags
Christopher Schwarzenegger, Arnold SchwarzeneggerLondon Entertainment / Splash

That's two pieces of good news for Maria Shriver this week—though we're pretty sure we know which one she's happiest with.

Christopher Schwarzenegger, the 13-year-old son of Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger, was released from the hospital last night, a rep confirms to E! News, a week after he was admitted to the ICU after suffering a collapsed lung and broken ribs in a boogie boarding accident.

It was enough to unite his estranged parents in joy—if not physically, then at least in spirit.

"Blessed to be able to take Christopher out of the hospital last night," Shriver tweeted this morning. "What a feeling of relief to know that he's going to be fine.

"Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. The whole family, especially Christopher, felt your love. We were very lucky. Many patients and families we met have been there so long and have no end in sight. I pray for their recovery.

"I will forever be grateful to the amazing doctors, nurses and hospital staff in the ICU who helped my son."

The former Governator shared in his soon-to-be ex-wife's gratitude.

"I knew Christopher couldn't be stopped!" he tweeted this morning. "Big thanks to all the doctors, nurses & staff at UCLA that helped him recover."

Guess he takes after his father, after all. We knew he'd be back.