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 sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray for strength for you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have enjoyed your wonderful recipes over the years. Take time for you and your family.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for you and your family, take all the time you need, and it takes time! Sending prayers and hugs x
My heartfelt condolences. Take all the time you need for you and your family. We will be here when your ready. Many prayers for you.
Carolyn, my heart breaks for you and your family. I know many of your followers are sending prayers and healing thoughts your way. I went through this a little more than six years ago, and I understand how you’re feeling right now. You don’t always have to be up and cheerful, embrace your feelings and know your followers are waiting patiently for your return.
I am so very sorry to hear about your sweet husband!
May God bless you and your family at this very difficult time.
Sending love, and hugs, and prayers
Cindy
I am so sorry for your loss of an amazing man. You take all the time you need. Big virtual hugs to you and your family xxxx
I’m so sorry for your loss lovely, I’ve been looking at my emails everyday just to get your amazing recipes , I’m sure you have a wonderful community behind you , focus on your family and yourself and give yourself time to grieve, we’ll most definitely miss you but will be back when your ready 🙏
so sad and sorry for your loss. you seem like a strong lady you have given all your followers great recipes. Im sure they are all thinking of you. God bless
I’m so sorry for your significant loss. Find peace in the memories you shared.
Love and blessings
Please accept my deepest condolences. Focus on yourself and your family. We’ll be here when you get back. <3
I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. Take all the time you need to figure out your new path. I am 14 months into a similar journey and while it’s hard in some aspects, it’s memories and surprise moments to keep us moving forward. ❤️
Deeply moved by your loss. Thanks for sharing this tribute to your husband. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you can find consolation in fond memories of time spent together. Thank you for your wonderful recipes that got me through 70 pounds of losing weight and improving my health. I am very grateful.
Maureen
Carolyn,
I was shocked to read your tragic news. Prayers are quickly headed your way.
I’m so sorry to hear of your great loss. Please take all the time you need. I hope you have a strong community of “real life” people and a faith that will see you through this hard time.
Sending love and prayers!
Mary in MN