<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> 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