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,
I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. Grieve, remember and a lot of hugs
I am so very sorry, Carolyn 😥 That is sooo special you had a close and loving marriage. Praying for you and your heartbroken family. But hold on to the knowledge that you will see him again by the grace of our Lord.❤
I am so saddened hearing about the sudden and unexpected loss of your husband! How devastating and just so so sad! I hope you can focus on the joy you both shared thru all of life! Praying for you as you navigate the waters you don’t want to be in! May your family draw close at this time!
I’m a huge fan of your recipes and insight/experience and will continue to follow along!
Thanks for all you’ve done,
Karen
Carolyn,
So sorry to hear about the death of your husband. I can’t imagine what you are dealing with now. Please know that we are grateful for your emails!!! They are blessings to many families as we constantly have to navigate to find healthy foods and recipes to feed our families. Thank you, for making that task easier on a regular basis. You and your family will be in my prayers for peace during this difficult time!
Michelle
Dear Caroline,
There are no words to say how sorry I am to read this tragic news. It’s so important for you to take care of your family and yourself at this time. Know that your online family will be here whenever you are ready to return. You and your family are in my prayers.🙏🙏🙏
Carolyn,
So sorry for your dear and unexpected loss. I can;t imagine the shock and grief it would cause. Thx for all you’ve provided and all the best for how you move forward.
Jay
We deeply appreciate your courage and strength to share such an unbelievably tragic loss of your beloved husband and father of your precious children.
God Bless you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your husband, Tim. I will pray for your peace during the upcoming days and weeks. I cannot even imagine the pain you must be feeling. Take your time in dealing with your grief.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m praying prayers for comfort for you and your family. Please take the time you need to grieve and remembering all the great memories. You are loved by so many of us who look forward to your posts here and on social media, but we know you need some time right now. I will return again and again just to check on you. Sending lots of hugs.
It is hard to find what to say. Some things should simply never happen. The pain must be unbearable, harsh and raw. It is unfair and wrong. I hope that at some point you will find peace, and I know that you are surrounded by people who love you in real life and will help you go through this nightmare. Just wanted to leave a message to say I am so sorry.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you wellness and self care at this time of grief.
I’m grieving with you for the loss of your dear husband!! I pray God will hold you close and lift you up when life seems impossible. His Grace is sufficient!!
I am so very sorry to have read about the unimaginable loss of your beloved husband. I pray that God can provide all the grace and strength to guide you and your family through this horrible time. We understand the future is uncertain but know that you are loved by all of us who have been inspired by you.
With much love and my deepest condolences.
I love you content, been following you for years. You and your family have my deepest sympathy, may God bless you in the journey forward until you see your husband again.
Deepest condolences to you and your family and loved ones. We will heed your wishes for how we may help. Book ordered and looking forward to reading and sharing more recipes from your website. Keep on keeping on. We’ve got you.
how terribly sad. wishing you strength and love. condolences to you and your family.