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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Deepest condolences… I will keep you & your family in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss Carolyn. Thank you for sharing your love, your husband, Tim. May he rest in peace. Positive thoughts and support are sent to you from Indiana.
So so sorry hear this. Sending Prayers and hugs to you and your family in this hour of intense grief.
OMG! My heart goes out to you. Words cannot express the sadness I am feeling for you and your children. It’s shocking and sudden for sure. Take all the time you need to heal and to support your children. We will still be here.
I am so sorry for your loss.. much love and strenght for you and your family. Big hugs from the Netherlands
Dear Carolyn,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. The most helpful thing anyone told me when facing my own devastating loss was that it takes two years to go through the grief cycle, and I found that to be true. It took two years to even be able to breathe normally again and people who have not experienced that don’t understand. In six months they’ll wonder why you’re not back to your old self. Ignore them and take the time you need, however long. You are strong and will come out the other end stronger still. God bless you and your family.
Thank you.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending you love and strength.
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss of what sounds like a really wonderful man, husband& father. I am sure it was very hard for you to write this. Sending healing prayers & hugs to help you and your family through this trying time.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers of comfort during this very sad time for you all. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m so sad to read your news today. (((HUGS)))
I am so sorry for your loss. May Tim’s memory be a blessing to you.
My heart cries for you and your family’s loss. There are no words that can ease your shock and pain. Please know that many of us will hold you all in our hearts and prayers. We will be here, ready when you are. 🙏🏻🫂
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Take all the time you need. We will be here when you are ready to return.
Carolyn, I feel for you. Lost my husband oktober so I know how sad you must be.
I hope you find your way to cherish
all the goods you shared.
A lots love from the Netherlands
Marjolijn
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you are going through, Praying for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Please remember to look after yourself and the kids. Take the breaks when you need them, the kids will show great resilience, which will help you too.