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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This is incredibly sad news! I’m sure the community you’ve created shares your grief. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss! My condolences and prayers for you & your children. Take all the time you need. It’s going to be a long process. I went through losing my husband 12 years ago.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest prayers to you and your family for strength and comfort at this time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your boys as you navigate through this time of grief. May your lives and home be filled with wonderful memories in the days ahead. Please take all the time you need to work through this time without one concern. I pre-ordered your book last week and can’t wait to receive it. You are loved.
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, Carolyn. My heart breaks for you. Sending a virtual hug.
Oh Carolyn I am so so very saddened to hear this news! My prayers and hugs to you and all your family!
Thank you for sharing this difficult news with us. You honored Tim beautifully. Will remember you and the kids in my prayers.
oh Carolyn, I’m so very sorry for this tremendous loss. I am praying for you and your family and friends who knew and loved Tim. Praying for God to be a comfort for each of you as you grieve the loss of this incredible husband, father, and friend.
So so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending you love and will definitely support you in any way I can.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Grief is a process, take as much time as you need. You are in my prayers.
Dear Carolyn and family,
There are no words to express the grief that you have all been through. As an ICU nurse working in the cardiac area I know the suddenness and shock that families go through with sudden loss. All I can say is to take some time for yourself, you all have been through a dramatic change in your lives. Hugs and prayers for you, your husband and your family. Thank you for all you have done for those of us who love your recipes. Susan.
I ordered your new cookbook. My deepest sympathy, Carolyn.
Carolyn,
I am so sorry for your loss, both you and your family are in my prayers. And may God’s loving arms be always about you and yours.
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I am and will send positive vibes for Tim as you have requested and for you as well.
I am sonsorry for your loss and that loss for your children. I know he did a lot of your filming and that will be hard for you. take all the time you need, carolyn. we love you.
I’m so sad to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.