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 don’t know you, but I know true love and having a soulmate. I have been married 50 years and I daily dread the day I am without my soulmate. He is 16 years older. I will be praying for you and your children. I pray that God will draw you close and give you comfort and peace. I love your blog and my heart goes out to you! The only advice I can give you is talk about him often, remember him to your children. Cry together. I know that brings healing from experience. God love you and understands your suffering.
Carolyn
I have followed your site for several years, since I went ketogenic. I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing that I can say that will lessen the pain of your loss. To lose your loved life partner in such away…no words are enough. My deepest condolences! Praying 🙏 for you and your family for strength and peace as you navigate through this difficult time!
I am so, so sorry. Such a heartbreaking loss of one so loved. Hoping the love and support of those around you and of those of us who love you virtually will offer some comfort in the days ahead.
So sorry to hear this….you are in my thoughts and prayers
Carolyn, I’m so sad to hear about the tragic, sudden loss of your husband. I will definitely be praying for you and your family, that God will comfort and sustain you through your grief. I will remain a loyal follower of your site. You have helped me more than you know. I have been able to maintain a healthy weight and help my husband too. God bless you! ❤️🙏
Carolyn, I am sending so many prayers and love toy you and your kids🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️ Please take all the time that you need and know that this community cares so much for you . You have changed so many lives for the better and I am so grateful❤️
Iam so very sorry ! That’s a very hard thing to go through, I’ll be praying for you and the kids
Darla Morley ❤️
Many condolences for your loss. Know that my prayers are with you and your children. Grief will come in waves. Know that you’re loved and so….Clever. Many blessings 🥰 Krn.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Know that I am praying for the Lord to hold you and your family in his comforting arms. We will be here waiting for you when you are ready to come back.
Peace to his memory 🙏🏻💕
My heart breaks for you and the family. But I pray most of all that he is in the place God has prepared for him because now he is well! John 14:2-6 Check it out. Rest, make no commitments. I’m so glad you had such a great partner!
SO sorry, sending love from Australia 🇦🇺🙏
So terribly sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. please take all thr time you need. We will all still be here waiting in thr wings. Prayers of strength to you and your family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am so sorry to hear this. sending my heart felt love to you and your family. You have so many followers that love and care about you. Please take all the time you need.
Carolyn,
My heart goes out to you during this time. I do not have the words to express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. You have such beautiful words for him, that shows the love the two of you shared. Right now, don’t worry about us, we are not your priority right now, taking care of yourself and your children are. I will pray for you and your family and I am sending hugs. Take care.
I’m so very sorry for your terrible loss. I will pray for you and pre-ordered your book. 💗🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss.