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 just wanted to say how deeply sorry I am to hear about your husband’s passing. Though I don’t know you personally, I’ve followed your blog for a long time, and your warmth and creativity have brought so much joy into my life and kitchen. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.
This is such heartbreaking news. I am so deeply sorry for such a devastating loss for you and your children. My prayer is that you will be surrounded by the support you need from family and friends in this extremely difficult time. Your husband sounds wonderful…may you always continue to feel his love.
Carolyn,
I am deeply saddened for you and your family. Over the years it has been obvious that you and Tim have a beautiful, close, and loving family. you are all in my prayers, I am heartbroken for you deep loss.
So saddened to hear about your loss. My condolences to you, your children and the rest of his friends and family.
I’ve been eagerly waiting for the new cookbook since it was first announced. Take the time you need to grieve such a devastating loss. 🙏💖
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your husband. My heart is with you.
So very, very sorry for your loss Carolyn. Take time for yourself and your children and we will be here when you are ready.
Deepest, Sincerest Condolences for you and your family!
Prayers going up for peace. We’ll still be here whenever you are ready!
I am so sorry for your loss. I pre-ordered the book. Sending prayers to your family.
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family can take the time you need to process this transition, and that you have all the support you need.
Praying for you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve relied on your recipes countless times during my journey with diabetes. You and your family are in my thoughts today.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Carolyn. I am praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time of learning to navigate life without Tim. Thanks for all you do for this community. Take the time you need for you and your children to grieve your loss and know we will be here and support you through this. <>
Wishing you and your family peace and comfort
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your recipes have been very appreciated. Sending prayers to you and the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss Carolyn. I pray for strength for you and your family, and prayers for Tim.
Carolyn…
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memory of your sweet hubby be a blessing to you and your family. .