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 heart breaks for you.
I too lost my husband unexpectedly September 27,2024. The past eight months have been full of challenges and of course grief. We were together almost 42 years and I felt gutted.
Hang in there. Some days are better than others. The past few weeks I’ve had a hard time so the waves come and go.
Embrace the good memories and try to find some Joy in each day. My three dogs have saved me.
Take time to eat and sleep.
Madeline
Dearest Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Your and your lovely family will be in my heart and prayers! Take care. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Oh my goodness, my heart goes out to you and your family. God’s grace will see you through this and the years to come.
Much love, Carolyn!
OH CAROLYN, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF TIM, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY GOD HOLD YOUR FAMILY IN HIS LOVING ARMS TO HELP YOU ALL IN THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. HUGS AND PRAYERS. TINA
Carolyn, I am so sorry. I read this entire post and Tim sounds like the most amazing man. I’m sure he is just as honored to have walked this life with you. I will absolutely pray for you and your family during this time. Thank you for including how we can support you. I already have many of your cookbooks but will purchase more and continue to share recipes as I have been doing and hop onto Pinterest and create a new Carolyn board for all these amazing recipes. Sending you so much light and love right now.
Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and yours.🙏🏽😢
So deeply sorry for the loss of your dear husband. I know the world falls off its axis at a time like this. I am praying for you and the family as you navigate these uncharted waters. Your family is number one as it should be. may God strengthen and bless you and bring you His peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and your family.
I can’t express the sorrow I feel for you.
Sending calming healing thoughts and vibes.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your soul mate and for your children’s loss of their caring father.
I lost my guy 4 years ago. I feel he’s always with me.
My best to you and yours. I won’t say it gets easier, but it becomes different over time.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. God makes no mistakes, even though Tim’s death is so painful. I pray God will surround you and the children with His perfect peace and comfort.🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I don’t have words to express my sorrow and sympathy for you and your family. I am already lifting you all in prayer. There is comfort and peace in the Father’s love that none of us can understand. Sending you all so much love.
My prayers are with you and your family.