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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I’m so sorry for your loss!! Our family knows how shocking and painful this kind of loss can be … we’ve been there. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. ((hugs))
Carolyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.knich
Carolyn,
I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s sudden passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am an avid follower of your “blog” and will continue to be. Please, take all the time you need to grieve & know you are loved…
{{{Hugs}}}
Oh Carolyn, I am so sad for you! Sending all my best wishes and love and uplifting thoughts. Take your time to take care of yourself.
Carolyn, there are no words to convey how sorry we are for your heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Carolyn,
My heart ❤️ and thoughts are with you and your family. You need to do whatever is right for you. I’m sure your readers will understand.
Carolyn, there are no words to convey my heartbreak for you. I can only tell you that your family has been in my thoughts and my prayers every day. We love and support and love you dearly. All my love, S.
my deepest condolences to you and your family.
I’m so so sorry to hear of your loss, Carolyn. I can’t imagine the pain you and your family are going through right now. You take all the time you need and know that the rest of us will be here when you feel up to coming back.
I am so sorry for your loss. May his Memory be Eternal!
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
Oh Carolyn,
I’m so sorry for your profound loss. You and your children are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Marsha
I am so sad to read this. Please grieve how YOU need to. There is no timeline or schedule. It is like ocean waves, some days calm and rhythmic and other days like a surge. I am praying for you and your family.
So sorry to hear about your husband. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
“The Lord is close to the heartbroken, and saves those who are rushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 ❤️🩹🙏🏻
You likely won’t read all these; you’re so loved I’m sure you’re getting thousands. I’m a retired heart nurse so I understand the final moments. I hope it was quick for him and that you get comfort from that. It sounds as though he was a gift, as you are.