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 deepest sympathy to you. Recovering is not easy. It takes a long time….take all the time you and your family needs.
Carolyn, I am so very sorry for your sudden loss. Of course we will continue to support you in every way we can. I pray for comfort for you and your family in a time most families never see. Take care of yourself and take as much time as you need….your true followers will still be here when you are ready.
Blessings,
Linda
Xenia, Ohio
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband at an early age, so I know what you must face in the future. Memories of the wonderful years you spent together help in the healing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you and your family!
Praying for you and your family. Please take the time you need to heal, your faithful followers will be here for you when you are ready. You’ve been such a help to so many may we help give back to you during this time.
My heart hurts for you and your family. We love you and lift you all up in prayer. Please know we (your supporters) will do everything in our power to continue to support you.
I am so, so sorry for your loss! I lost my father to an aortic aneurysm so I understand a little bit of your shock. Immerse yourself in the love and good memories you have, hold your children close. Your online community will be here while you figure all “this” out. Bless you and your family.
Dear Carolyn, my heart is breaking for you this morning as I read your post. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your dear hubby Tim and will send as much love and light as I possibly can as you and your family travel the path of grief.
Absolutely heartbreaking. I am so sorry about the loss of your dear husband. My thoughts are with you and your children during this difficult time. May you all be comforted.
So sorry for your loss,my prayers for you and your family.May your husband rest in peace. And on another note love your recipes! Tried a lot of them ,great work you have done it the creation of these recipes!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I, too, have experienced the sudden, unexpected passing of my 40yo son in January. I still have a hard time writing the words. Take all the time you need. I’ve learned there is no right way to grieve. Do what is right for you and your kids. I will be visiting the website regularly to support you and going to preorder your new cookbook. May God bless you and keep you. May He wrap you and your family in His loving arms, giving you peace and comfort.
Carolyn,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
May your memories of him help you through this
very difficult time.
Caylene Barfels
so sorry for your loss. may the memories help in the healing process. 💞🙏
My heart hurts today for you and your kids.
I wouldn’t know where to begin? Something I remember hearing from a friend is : one foot in front of the other, that’s it!
Praying for you Carolyn!!
Sincerely,
Lynnita
I’m really sorry for your loss. I hope you take time for yourself and your family. Thank you for all that you do for us.
Sending you and your family prayers and virtual hugs