Today is a beautiful day in Colorado. It has been almost a year since the last update on Benjamin. He continues to live in the Denver area in a program for brain injury survivors. I had the opportunity yesterday to bring 2 new friends to visit Ben. Seeing Ben’s situation through their eyes helped affirm that Ben is where he needs to be. The friends were amazed at the bright and well decorated program house.They mentioned that the expected institutionalized atmosphere is totally absent. After looking at a calendar of activities, Ben’s active life was apparent. A tour of Ben’s room sports a wall of family photos and a picture of a world map. It was clean, neat and full of personal touches. The life skills workers in the house were pleasant caring and knowledgeable. Ben has responded to the new atmosphere over the last 2 years well. He is happy, busy and involved with the other residents of the house.