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. Prayers to you and your family 🙏🏼
I am so sorry to read this my condolences to you and your family. I will always continue to reach out for your recipes, and I will order the cookbook. God bless you
My sincerest condolences! My heart breaks for you and your family. I will keep your family in my prayers as you work through this difficult time. God will keep you lifted and cradled in his love! Peace and Love! One of your biggest Keto recipe fans!
So sorry for your loss. May you feel Jesus’ loving arms around you and your family. How many years were you married?
May you be comforted in the coming difficult days ahead. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.
I can’t even imagine and have no words, I am truly sorry!
So sorry for your loss.
Take your time.
We will all still be here.
So very sorry for this unexpected loss. He sounds like a wonderful husband, father, and partner. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Your posts and recipes have been such a huge part of my health journey…I have always thought of you as a long distance friend. God bless you and your family.
Carolyn, I lift you and your family in prayer, to the only one who hears and can comfort you and give you strength, the one true God.
Carolyn, I am sooo sorry to hear the news. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Take care. Lu-Ann
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sending all the prayers and love a,d support for you and your family.
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Oh, Carolyn, I am so very sorry, my heart breaks for you and your family. May God grant you His peace that passes all understanding and comfort you all as you grieve your loss. We will be here whenever you are ready to come back. Take all the time you need to heal and grieve.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Tim seemed like a fantastic man. We all love you and your family, so whatever your schedule looks like, we will all be here for you. God bless Tim and you, and your family.
Oh Carolyn, I am so very sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences!
I’m so sorry. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe and well.