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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Carolyn, My deepest sympathy. May Yahweh comfort and give you peace. Whenever you return we will be here.
I am sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Hi Carolyn,
Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sending love.
Petra
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your dear husband Tim. 😢 Thank you so much for your post and letting us know what we can do to help you during this traumatic time 😢
Take whatever time you need. your recipes speak for themselves. all of us who follow you will still be here to support you when you are able.
Aw, Carolyn…I am so sorry for your Ioss! Praying for you and your family.
My prayers go out to you and your family. Treasure your many wonderful memories. This is a reminder to treasure each day and keep doing what you love.
I am so so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Carolyn, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and soul mate. I too recently lost my husband (in April), so I know how much it hurts. Please know that I am praying for you and your kids. Lean on God. He will be there for you, and He will get you through the really tough days and moments.
So very sorry for your loss. Many many prayers.
Carolyn, I’m so very sorry this happened. Another friend of mine suffered this same tragedy a few days ago. I send you warmth and strength for this difficult time, and hope you are surrounded by loved one who will help you get through it.
Love,
Marianne
I am so sorry for your lost, sending virtual thoughts and positive vibes to you and your family.
Hugs from Québec, Canada
Carolyn, so very sorry for the sudden loss of your husband Tim.
My prayers for you, your children and your family are heartfelt.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carolyn. What an unspeakable tragedy. My heart goes out to you and your family.
You have been a part of my lifestyle change in food. I have your first cookbook and have pre-ordered your second cookbook. We are. fellow Oregonian’s, and if there is anything else you need support with, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are your online family. I am so sorry for the sudden loss of a great man. Whatever you can give us in time, and recipes we will gladly take. God bless you and your family!
Carolyn ~ Devastating news!
I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
All of us will be here for you when you feel you are ready to return.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers go up for your family.