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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My heart goes out to you. This is a tremendous loss. Having been where you are, you are so right to step back and take some time. I love your recipes and will continue to use the rich content of your site and your Facebook page, and when you are ready to engage again in the future, we will be ready for you. So, so sorry for your loss and what you’re going through, and you’ll be kept close in my thoughts in the months to come.
Oh my. Such heartrending news. Sending love and up to Tim as well. I just know he misses his family. Be safe. Take time. Let yourself ask for what you need. Blessings to your three children!
Oh Carolyn,
I am so very sorry to hear the news of your dear husband Tim. You have so many of us spread across the globe who deeply appreciate you. Some of us are acquainted with grief and we know that you need to focus on your family and your own ways of handling this grief. We will be here waiting for you whenever you are ready. Please know that you are loved and we are so happy to be your supporters …in good times and in the worst times.
Dear Carolyn,
I am so very sorry for your loss and your children’s loss. I am keeping you all in my Prayers that God will wrap you up in His Peace, Comfort and Love for you and your family 🙏🏼. Take all the time you need 🤗🩷.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss! Will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my husband, my best friend and partner as well. My thoughts are with you as you deal with this tremendous loss.
I am so sorry, Carolyn. Sending heartfelt sympathy to you and your children.
Carolyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. Peace and strength to you as you mourn this great loss.
My deepest condolances, I know how hard it is to lose someone so young.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family as you go through this unimaginable loss. I hope that you can all focus on the beautiful memories and lean on each other through the grieving process. Take the time you need to heal and lean on other for help. I will be thinking of you.
My deepest condolences. Prayers to you and your family. I cannot imagine what you’re going through. Stay strong. Much love.
It was saddening to hear about your loss. May memories of your husband bring you peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family!
I am so sorry for loss. Love and prayers for you and your family. You take the time you need for you and your family.