Dear readers,
These are the hardest words I will ever have to write. My husband, Tim Ketchum, died suddenly last week of what was first thought to be an abdominal aneurysm. Doctors now think he may have had a genetic connective tissue disorder that weakened the structure of his aorta.
He was my partner in every sense of the word. He was my best friend, my confidante, my safe place. And oh, he was such an amazing father. He shared the burden of raising our three children with gusto, being present in a way that most dads will never be.
Everyone who ever met Tim loved him. Even people who only met him in passing were charmed by him. Warm, compassionate, loving, thoughtful. And funny as hell! I fell in love with him because he made me laugh. And even as life became more complicated and serious, we never lost that connection, that goofiness and silliness that made every situation easier to bear.
I feel compelled to share here because I am not quite sure what the future looks like. Certainly for the near term, I will be scaling back my time on All Day I Dream About Food so I can focus on my family and my grief. You will still see posts and recipes from me, but I don’t quite know with what frequency. I will be taking the easy route, updating older posts and sharing simple recipes. I have a backlog of some already that I can share over the next few weeks. I also have help with my social media and I am every so grateful to Stephanie, who has taken over my Facebook page completely for now.
Then again, I may decide to lose myself in the process of baking and create some amazing keto cakes. I honestly don’t know what I want or what I need right now. But I ask that you give me grace for not answering your questions in a timely fashion.
How you can help
I am so fortunate to have created an amazing community of readers and followers, some of whom have been with me for over a decade. I know many of you will want to help in some way. And I am grateful for your thoughts and your kindness.
The best thing you can do is keep coming to my website, reading my posts (both new and old), and sharing my posts on social media. Share to groups, share with friends, and pin my recipes to your Pinterest boards. This website has been my family’s source of income for many years now and views will generate much needed ad revenue. I know that ads can be cumbersome, but I ask that you take time to scroll through each post a little bit.
Another great way to help me is to purchase my cookbooks. In particular, pre-order my upcoming book, The Protein Advantage. I will not have much time to promote it now, but it’s something I worked so hard on. I would love to see it succeed and pre-orders make a huge difference to the overall sales of the book. It helps retailers decide how many copies they want to keep on their shelves. And I can assure you, it’s a book worthy of your time.
Thank you for reading. If you are a spiritual person, please send up some thoughts for the wonderful Tim Ketchum. He was a light in the world and touched so many people. I can say confidently that if you had met him, you would have loved him.
Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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Oh my soul !! My sincere condolences to you and your families. Huge hugs
What horror to open this email this morning with this news. I am so sorry for you and your family at this difficult time. Take care of yourself and know you are in my thoughts.
im so sorry to hear this. all the love nad good vibes your family can hold.
Oh Carolyn, I know there are no words to help take away or ease the pain from the loss of your sweet husband.
Just know that I am sending prayers for your family and you to get through this heavy hearted time.
I appreciate you sharing this information and just know that I will continue to be one of your valued fans of your wonderfulsite.
Take care, Caroline and once again I am so so very sorry to hear this.
I will be praying for everyone in your family. My heart aches for you; you have lost your soul mate. Take care of yourself and your children at this painful time.
Peace and prayers for you, your kids and family. What a terrible thing to have to go through, especially so unexpectedly. All you can do it get through today – one day at a time. May your memories provide comfort until you can laugh and smile remembering him.
Oh, Carolyn, I’m just so very sorry for your loss. There really are no words adequate at a time like this, but Tim’s legacy lives on in you and your beautiful children. Keeping you and them in my prayers as you move forward. Be patient with yourself and take all the time you need knowing your readers will be here to support you. I didn’t know about your new book until now — preordered. Sending love. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family.
Carolyn, This is so very very heartbreaking! Sending love and prayers to you and your children as you navigate this loss and grief journey! God be with you.
Oh, Carolyn…this is heartbreaking news and I am so very sorry for this devastating loss. I will keep you and your family in prayer as you navigate this season of grief.
My heart is breaking for you. I feel like I know you from spending so many years diving through your books and posts. Please rest assured my family, along with many others, are praying for you and yours.
Oh Carolyn,
My heart absolutely breaks with yours. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take all the time you need to start the healing, and know that we are all here with you and FOR you during this time. I am praying for you!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please take time for yourself and your family as you work through this. Your followers will be here no matter what you do. I cannot imagine the pain your family is going through.
I am so sorry for your loss, Carolyn, sending love and prayers to you and your family. Take whatever time you need, we’ll all still be here.
Carolyn — all my sympathy on the loss of your amazing husband. Please know my thoughts are with you and your entire family.
I am so very sorry for your loss, I’ll pray for you and your family. take all the time you need.