<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Re : Exchange studentListmates Awhile ago, I posted a request for a French foreign exchange student. Perhaps because of the trama lately, their was no response so I'm posting it again. This seems to me to be an wonderful opportunity for an American celiac and the French girl. Here is the email from the French girl's mom: "Morgane is 14 and she would like to spend a couple weeks in an American home with a child of about her age who shares the same disease. The reason we would prefer California is that my brother is living (for more than 20 yrs now) in Santa Monica and that proximity could be an advantage. However, California is not a mandatory condition. Since we have some time, maybe you could put our request on your list. I do very much appreciate your help. I love your country and I keep lots of fantastic souvenirs of my student days at Berkeley and Boston in the 70's! Best regards Dominique Guillemet" [log in to unmask] Here is an email I received from the American mom that a German celiac boy stayed with last year: I am the "American mom" that Johannes Schmidt stayed with. We enjoyed having him with us very much. The entire experience was wonderful. I have always wanted to thank you for making this adventure possible. I originally did it for selfish reasons; I wanted my son to know that there are other kids in the world with Celiac Disease. I actually think our hearts filled up from having Johannes here. Johannes's family have invited us to come and visit them in Germany. We plan to go and see them someday. They want Cameron (my son) to stay with them for a month or so. What a wonderful opportunity! Thanks again so much. Sincerely, K'Lynn Trunfio There must be a celiac girl somewhere in this country who would like company for a couple of weeks. Please respond directly to [log in to unmask]