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’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. My prayers are with you and your family.
Eileen
Dear Carolyn,
May you be wrapped in God’s love, with the wonderful memories that you and your family have of your husband surrounding you. Prayers of healing for you and the children will ascend.
Elizabeth Marsh
When I read this I was so shocked, because you have shared so much about yourself and your family, I feel like I know you. Even though we have never met.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family, from Canada.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Carolyn. We will be here to support you.
I’m so sorry for your tragic loss.
Gerri Dames
There are no words that can adequately convey how sorry we all our for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
This is absolutely heartbreaking. I don’t know how to even begin to process your loss. Please know that so many thoughts of love and comfort are with you. You’ve been my constant source for over 6 years since starting keto and I oddly feel like I’ve grown to know you and your Family. I send my long distance condolences.
I am so sorry Carolyn. I will always support your products, I have every book you’ve sold and I have already pre-ordered your new book. I am sending you love and prayers. Bless you and all you do.
Carolyn,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your loved ones. Put your trust in God and He will show you the way. He will not forsake you.
Loving Prayers,
Pat
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. So very sad. Prayers to you and your family. God Bless you all.
My heart goes out to you and your children. May you find support and comfort from family. You will be in my prayers.
There are just no words. I am so very sorry the time with the love of your life was shortened so abruptly. I will pray for comfort and healing as you and your family mourn the loss of your wonderful husband and father. Grief has its own timeline. Just take care of you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙏 for strength and peace as you process and grieve. May you feel God’s love surround you and your family 💕
I am so very sorry for your incredible loss Carolyn. I am praying God envelopes you and your children in his grace, providing you comfort and love. From a loyal and grateful follower.
So terribly sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Carolyn, I am so so sorry! I can’t even imagine your grief. I’m praying for your family, you and your children especially, as you navigate the tough days ahead. Sending hugs ❤️