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In the latest issue of the Gluten Intolerance Group's newsletter, there was
a letter from a 15 year old German boy who has CD.  He wants to come to
American to stay with a Celiac family for a few months.  I thought it would
be nice for a US teenager to have a companion with the same dietary
restrictions-- so I sent Johannes an email suggesting he post his letter to
the Listserv.  The List could not print it because (I assume) he is not
registered with the List.  I am posting it for him.  He certainly is to be
commended for his tenacity and command of the English language.
Someone with a teenager should might want to check this out.  It sounds like
a terrific opportunity for all parties involved.  My favorite nephew lives
in Germany and it's a fabulous country with wonderful people and good, solid
food.  They have great gf breads, crackers, bakery goods and most Germans
understand celiac when you are ordering in a restaurant!
Diane Holmes

-----Original Message-----

 Johannes Schmidt
 Eschenweg 30
 72076 Tuebingen
 Germany
 e-mail: [log in to unmask]

                                         December 16, 1998

Dear Sir or Madam

My name is Johannes Schmidt. I`m a 15-year-old German High School student. I
am suffering from celiac disease and I`m on a gluten-free diet.

I wonder if you could help me to find an American host-family who could
accommodate me for 3 to 4 months. For this reason I would like to get the
following note published in the journal for members of your society:

 "15-year-old German schoolboy suffering from celiac disease and on a
gluten-free diet is looking for a family who could accommodate him for 3 to
4 months in fall1999. In turn, an American schoolboy/girl could be hosted in
Germany or fee will be paid for the accommodation. I appreciate any
information
(Address:  Johannes  Schmidt, Eschenweg 30, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany,
e-mail:  [log in to unmask])"

Could you inform me about the price for getting this note published in your
journal?

I appreciate your help. You know the situation for persons with celiac
disease in the US better than I do. So in case there are other ways of
finding a host-family for me, please inform me.

Kind regards
Johannes Schmidt