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Hi All,

I would like to add the following to clarify the purpose of my previous message:

The main reason that I shared this with all of you is that I am tired of 
feeling like I'm the "difficult one" at all events, the "trouble maker" 
and no, friends and family, I can't just "go with the flow" and a plain 
dry salad as my meal does not bring me pleasure or make me feel 
included.  Celiac and food allergies and intolerances are real.  I don't want to "stand out" or make anyone uncomfortable at an event nor am I 
willing to make myself sick but I really want to enjoy the festivities 
as much as everyone else.  My dietary food cards and love note were my 
way of shining a positive light on the situation and to make everyone 
(not only Celiacs) feel welcomed as honored guests and to feel comfortable as I and my 
family have always wanted to feel.  I invite all of you to use my 
"Dietary Love Note"  along with dietary cards/info, to welcome your 
guests and share the love and warmth of a safe meal.    We are taught to accept those who are differently abled and that should include those of us who are "High Performance Models".  Maybe this will become widely 
used and even serve to educate the average models about our reality and 
help to create future awareness and acceptance.

Love,
Sher

Thank you all for the wonderful feedback that you have already sent me.  I will send a summary in a few days.


Here is a copy of my original message:


Hi all,

I recently survived my daughter's wedding.  Since food is always of great concern for my family when we go to events, I wanted to make sure that 
it was a comfortable experience for everyone involved and that I gave 
proper concern to handling everyone's needs.  We included a line on the 
response cards requesting dietary restrictions and around 25% of our 
guests indicated dietary restrictions including Celiac, various 
allergies, vegans, vegetarians, kosher, dairy, eggs etc. (You get the 
idea)  I went over all of the offerings with the caterer and filled out a chart so that I could make a card for each dish on the buffet 
indicating if it was Gluten Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free, vegetarian, 
etc.  It was painstaking work but so worth it based on all of the great 
appreciation that I received for my efforts.  I posted the following sign in a frame on the table 
where the guests picked up their place cards as well as one on the 
buffet table.  I also made cakes and cookies that were gluten free, 
dairy free, nut free, and egg free.


Dietary Love Note

We especially love all of you whose bodies refuse to be average and require custom diets in order to run at premium efficiency.  (Our family is full of "High Performance Models")

Dietary information is on cards by each dish.  


Every effort has been made to avoid errors both written and cooking ones.  We care about your health and enjoyment.  Please keep in mind that our 
kitchens (the caterer's and mine) are not certified allergen free.


*Please provide references to back up claims of a product being GF or not GF*
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