Went On Retreat

[Yellow Rose]

I came back from a 4 day retreat and wasn't glutened. Amazing, I am still overwhelmed by all the concern everyone took making sure I wasn't glutened. The cooking team had me look over every ingrediant even the spices before they fixed the meals and checked the menu with me as well. All my meals were cooked in seperate pans and they made sure to keep the utensils seperate as well. I was served first so no one would accidently cc my food. Before I went I felt like I was taking my life in my hands by just even attempting this. It is our church group but even then you know how it is you want to bring your own food. I kept telling them it was too much trouble and I would be happy to bring my own or eat salads and fruit. It was such a great teaching time for all, the team and the retreatants now know alot about celiac. My DH has been on team for several years now and he has been gluten free for me because he doesn't want to kiss me and gluten me so he has been preparing the teams ahead of time and they have been listening. I guess it didn't hurt that I am the Deacon's wife but all in all it was a wonderful experiance.

Yellow Rose

[cat3883]

Isn't it heartwarming to know people care. I am glad everything went well.

[GFinDC]

That sounds great Yellow Rose. Maybe as time goes by it will get easier for people with celiac to do events like your retreat. I suppose it is a matter of people getting more familiar with the requirements and what not. Seems like we could have more gluten-free retreats and events at some point.