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GlutenFreeManna
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We read so many stories of unsupportive/clueless family members on here, I just had to share what my parents did for me for Christmas this year. They live in another part of the country from me and I won't be able to visit them this year for Christmas. So they went to an allergy-friendly foods store near their hometown and bought me a bunch of gluten free/soy free items. I got the boxes today in the mail. They sent about six different gluten free flours with ribbons tied around the packages and a whole bunch of little wraped presents that I can tell have more gluten free food in them (my mom wrapped a package of gluten-free spaghetti, lol). Isn't that sweet?

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ravenwoodglass
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That's so nice. It's great when families are supportive and thoughtful too. :)

wheeleezdryver Community Regular
wheeleezdryver
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that is sooo cool!!! :D

MelindaLee Contributor
MelindaLee
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We had a pot luck at work today. One of my dear co-workers found brought the Crunchmaster crackers and nut thins with cheese balls that she checked and double checked were okay (and then brough the ingrediant list for me to check). It was a wonderful day! I was content with my chili that I brought for the group, but had a happy surprise to know she had thought of me! We have wonderful people in our lives, don't we! ♥

mommida Enthusiast
mommida
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I got a chance to serve a wheat allergy person (who avoids gluten) homemade gluten-free cookies and cupcakes. I sent her home with LizLovely cookie pack and a spare cupcake. :D

It's just nice to look out for fellow gluten free people!

BethM55 Enthusiast
BethM55
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Last night we celebrated Solstice, Hanukkah and Christmas with our sons and one of our daughter

'out-laws', with a big family dinner at our house. She is so sweet, brought home baked Christmas cookies, and a separate plate of gluten free peanut butter cookies for me. It was such a lovely thing to do for me! Fortunately I'm not super sensitive to cc, so am not too worried about cc from a gluten filled kitchen, as long as I don't eat too many at one time. It was a happy and unexpected gift. We're hoping she will become a daughter-IN-law someday.

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sahm-i-am
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Awww, these stories are soooo sweet! Great thread I hope keeps at the top.

But I have to disagree with the OP - I have the best family! ;)

But I think it is wonderful what your parents did - love it!!!!!

To add my own sweet family story: Every Wednesday my mom works a half day so she can take care of her elderly mom. And every Wednesday my mom is there, with my grandmom helping, making a new gluten free dessert for me to try. And every Wednesday evening my mom delivers them to my house. And now Wednesdays are know as Gluten Free Wednesdays in my house! Did I mention that I'm a spoiled, only child?! :P

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Mama Melissa Enthusiast
Mama Melissa
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thats soo great!!!!Its very thoughtful:)Enjoy your holiday xoxo

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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We read so many stories of unsupportive/clueless family members on here, I just had to share what my parents did for me for Christmas this year. They live in another part of the country from me and I won't be able to visit them this year for Christmas. So they went to an allergy-friendly foods store near their hometown and bought me a bunch of gluten free/soy free items. I got the boxes today in the mail. They sent about six different gluten free flours with ribbons tied around the packages and a whole bunch of little wraped presents that I can tell have more gluten free food in them (my mom wrapped a package of gluten-free spaghetti, lol). Isn't that sweet?

It's so good to hear about supportive and loving families. My hairdresser made gluten free peanut butter balls today because I was bringing my son in for a haircut and they had out a spread of food. She kept them in a ziplock bag away from the other food.

Loey

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bonnie blue
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So happy for you, your mom and dad are amazing! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas B)

ElseB Contributor
ElseB
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I too am so blessed and find it really sad and depressing to read posts about unsupportive family members. As soon as I was diagnosed, my mom starting buying piles of gluten-free food so that anytime I visit there's alway tons of food for me to eat. And she's managed to recreate all of our family favourites gluten free, and ensures that everything at the table is gluten free when I"m over for dinner. My boyfriend's mom is just the same and always makes sure there's food for me and double checks all ingredients. Neither of them have ever glutened me. And my boyfriend is a saint! It was his decision to make our house gluten free to ensure no cross contamination. And he bakes. Delicious gluten free goodies.

I'm looking forward to a delicious and inclusive gluten free Christmas!

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