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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Oh Carolyn I’m heartbroken for you. Sending prayers of peace to you and your family. 🙏🏻💔
I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband and the children’s father. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your unthinkable loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
I’m so so sorry for your loss! Sending prayers and hugs!
I’m so saddened to hear this news, Carolyn. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
So, so sorry to hear this Carolyn. Grief is a hard process, may you find your way through this.
My heart breaks for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. You have been such an inspiration to so many. We all love you, Carolyn!
Dear Carolyn,
I share your grief as I lost my life partner of 54 years last week. Your description of Tim could have been written for my husband. Mike loved when I recreated your recipes. He always wanted more. I am truly sorry for your loss but you are not alone.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carolyn! My heart is hurting for you and your kids! Praying for God’s comfort and love to envelop you and your family with His peace that passes all understanding.
My very deepest condolences to you and your family. I am looking forward to receiving my paperback copy of your new book. Please take all the time needed, and take well-wishers up on their offers to help. I am so sorry for your loss. Tim sounds like he was a great guy. 💔🙏💔
Carolyn, I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. I pray you all find peace and comfort in your memories of Tim.
I’m so sorry, Carolyn. May you find comfort and peace in your sweet memories. May he rest In Peace. Hugs!🥰
Wow I can’t imagine the hole in your world right now. To lose your soul mate and father of your kids is so difficult and painful I’m sure. I will be praying for you and your family as you go through this devastating loss. Take all the time you need for you and the kids. Of all the emotions we experience grief is the most difficult to go through.
I am so sorry for your loss. The pain must be overwhelming. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Dear Carolyn
I am very sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is the custom of my faith to pray for the departed so I will pray for Tim. May His Memory Be Eternal!!
Hugs and prayers for your family. The memories will bring smiles and warm feelings as you navigate this new chapter. Take your time in your grief, and focus on you and the kids. We’ll be here supporting you.