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 am so sorry for your loss.
Praying for you and your family.
Hugs from Portugal.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family
Take time all the time you need for yourself and your family, but please know how many you have touched with every recipe and helpful tips.
The Dearth family
Carolyn, My heart goes out to you and your family. I’ll be keeping you in my daily prayers.
Carolyn,
I am so so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. I send my deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family. Your husband was an amazing companion for you all. Please know of my thoughts and prayers and I would love to have your cook books. God Bless,
Kathy
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain you are going through.
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your best friend in the walk of life. It’s very rare to have a partner so in tune with their partner and it sounds like Tim was that one person for you. May time help you in your struggle with grief. Tim lives forever in your heart and soul. 🙏🙏💔💔
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May you find peace in the Lord.
OH Carolyn, I am so very sorry.
your Tim sounds like a wonderful light in this world.
Sending hugs and love to you and the kids.
Carolyn, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I’ll be praying for my Lord and Savior, Jesus, to comfort all of you. So very, very sorry for your loss.
Prayers for your family
I am a widow and no one can ever say they know how you feel. They did not live your life with your husband. No gets that your life has suddenly changed and will never be the same. You will not ‘get over it’. My heart goes out to you. My husband was my best friend and my everything. I am truly sorry you joined this terrible club.
Janet
Darling Carolyn,
I am sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs, love, and peace.
Shirley Wilkinson 😘
I’m so very sorry for your loss!!! I can’t imagine the pain you must feel right now. Sending prayers and good vibes your way. I have used many of your recipes and will continue to do so. Take care of YOU right now.
I am so very sincerely sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the shock of the sudden tragedy or the depth of your grief. I will be praying for you and your family, for your comfort, peace, and strength during this time.
With much love and care,
Elizabeth
Oh, my dear. I’m so very sorry to hear this news. Losing one’s life partner is one of the most difficult and painful things to endure. Take the time you need to process, to grieve and ultimately to heal. Remember that grief is not a linear process, and that there is not one way “correct” way to grieve. My experience is that it comes and goes in waves, receding briefly only to come roaring back when you least expect it. Take care of yourself, take care of your children, and let others take care of everything else. Above all, remember that you are not responsible for making other people feel better about your loss! Sending love and prayers your way.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family. I love your recipes and look forward to your return on social media and your keto recipes. Thank you!