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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So sorry for your loss.
You may doubt that your words here did him justice, but I assure you, I could feel in my soul the connection you two had and the kind of man he was. There are no greater gifts than love and laughter, and I’m grateful you both had that, if only for a short time. I am praying for you and your children to find some peace and comfort in your memories and in the love you shared. We are all here to support you in any way we can.
Take all the time you need.. Your fans aren’t going anywhere. We love you and your work.
What a terrible thing to happen. I’m so sorry for your loss…
You are in my thoughts.
Carolyn, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
I’m so sorry for your sudden loss of your husband. How devastating. Will make an effort every day to go to your website and support with your new book which I’m sure is as amazing as all the others which I own.
May his memory be for a blessing. Big hugs.
Hi Carolyn,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My heart goes out to you. I lost my husband and high school sweetheart 13 years ago. I still miss him, but I am grateful for the time we had together. (33 years) I pray the Lord will comfort you during this time of grief and give you much needed grace.
Blessings
June P
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and friends bring you comfort.
I’m very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your children.
(I already own all your cookbooks, and pre-ordered your new one the day you announced it. I’m glad that you’re taking whatever time you need to grieve. Take care. )
Carolyn, so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Caroline, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father. May you feel peace and comfort during this time of grief and sorrow. You seem like such a strong woman that in time you will be able to continue with all that you choose to do. For now, take the time for you and your family to go through this process and heal. He will always be with you until you meet again. Best wishes, peace and comfort be with you. ❤️
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength for you during this difficult time, and prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family. Thank you for all the work that you do for so many others, please take care of yourself and your family. We will be here when (and if) you are ready. With Sincere Condolences,
My dear Carolyn,
I am so so so very sorry to hear this.. Although it’s so painful when you lose a loved one it’s so devastating when you lose your soulmate as I can relate since February of last year..
You were a beautiful couple and I’m so glad you had each other so young.
My husband and I were 31 years apart and I was blessed to have him in my life for 17 years. I still talk to his picture and I am still wearing his pajama pants to bed every night.
My deepest sympathy, and I’ll say a prayer for you and your children. I am so so very sorry to hear such terrible news.
My heart aches for you. My prayers go out to you and your family.
We’re here for you.
So very heartbreaking. Much love to you and your family. Many prayers for healing.
I am at a loss for any helpful or comforting words; my heart breaks for you. You and your children are in my prayers – peace, grace and comfort be yours at this time.