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Treen Bean

By Treen Bean
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Treen Bean
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I travel with a touring Broadway show for 8 months out of the year. Eating on the road is very difficult and monotonous for me. Last night, our company threw a Christmas party since we weren't able to go home for Christmas. I was so annoyed because I didn't think I would be able to eat anything. Boy was I wrong! Our props head was in charge of the catering and set up for the party. He took me grocery shopping with him to buy all gluten free crackers and cheese, chips and salsa, veggies and hummus, and fruit. Then, when he set everything up, he made sure all of the gluten filled foods were kept far away from my safe foods. He also made sure that only uncontaminated hands touched the gluten free foods. Then, he went one step further, before I arrived he made an announcement to everyone to be extra careful not to cross contaminate anything due to my food allergies. It was a wonderful party! I was able to eat just like everyone else without any fear of becoming sick! I love my cast and crew!

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Sounds like you have wonderful people around you, people who are used to working together to achieve a common goal.

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I travel with a touring Broadway show for 8 months out of the year. Eating on the road is very difficult and monotonous for me. Last night, our company threw a Christmas party since we weren't able to go home for Christmas. I was so annoyed because I didn't think I would be able to eat anything. Boy was I wrong! Our props head was in charge of the catering and set up for the party. He took me grocery shopping with him to buy all gluten free crackers and cheese, chips and salsa, veggies and hummus, and fruit. Then, when he set everything up, he made sure all of the gluten filled foods were kept far away from my safe foods. He also made sure that only uncontaminated hands touched the gluten free foods. Then, he went one step further, before I arrived he made an announcement to everyone to be extra careful not to cross contaminate anything due to my food allergies. It was a wonderful party! I was able to eat just like everyone else without any fear of becoming sick! I love my cast and crew!

That's really cool! Doesn't it make you feel good when somebody goes out of their way to be nice? :)

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Wow! that truly is wonderful! A good thing to counteract some of the down political news right now ....

Bea

jlinc Rookie
jlinc
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I always get so uncomfortable when people go out of their way to accomodate me, but it sure feels good, doesn't it?! :)

Treen Bean Apprentice
Treen Bean
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My cast and crew are amazing people! It's wonderful how they are always looking out for me. They are always telling me when they discover/see gluten free foods, etc.... I even get surprise gluten free gifts left on my bus seat (everything from gluten-free cheesecake to gluten-free pretzels)!

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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My cast and crew are amazing people! It's wonderful how they are always looking out for me. They are always telling me when they discover/see gluten free foods, etc.... I even get surprise gluten free gifts left on my bus seat (everything from gluten-free cheesecake to gluten-free pretzels)!

Wow! Those guys are awesome!

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It is no small thing to have people around who are so supportive! I have been counting my blessings lately as I realize I have 3 close friends (couples) who cook wonderful meals for me- they will sometimes call several times while they are preparing to cook and ask me if I can eat this or that and what pans should they use etc. My other friends may not go to such lengths but at least they do not try to push food on me or get mad at me if I don't eat a meal. My husband and boys are also wonderful as well- my youngest now automatically reads labels on foods and will announce if I can eat it or not.

Still a little dicey going to Mom's but she tries hard and always has a basket of gluten free products awaiting every time I visit.

It's disheartening to read of how little support some are getting from family and friends. On the other hand it's great to see the support available here.

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ang1e0251
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I'm so happy you are with people that are so caring since you live with them for most of your year. Family members could learn a lesson or two from your crew!

Jenny (AZ via TX) Enthusiast
Jenny (AZ via TX)
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What a wonderful, loving group of friends you have!

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