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 I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband. Love and prayers to you and your family.
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Dear Carolyn,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. I cannot imagine the hole in your heart and life that his loss has made.
I will be praying for you as I know God answers prayers. There is a time to grieve and you will need that time. You and your children, family, and friends.
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. I hope you cast your cares on Him and seek him in your life as He alone brings comfort and hope.
Sending virtual hugs and love
Carolyn, I have been so grateful for your recipes over the years, on Facebook, here on your website, and in your books. i share them with family and friends often, and feel somewhat of a kinship, as fellow Canadians. I am so very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Tim sounds like a wonderful man.
My heart goes out to you and your family. God bless you. I will be praying for you and your family.
My prayers are with you and your family. I can’t even imagine what you are going through.
I am so sorry. May Holy Spirit comfort you and your family and friends. May joyful memories be abundant.
Oh Carolyn,
My heart is breaking for you and your family.
I can’t begin to imagine your pain, suffering, and loss.
I can feel the love you and Tim had for each other in the beautiful words you shared.
Keeping you, your children, and family in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with us.
Sympathy and Hugs.
My heart goes out to you on your loss of your life partner! You will both be in my prayers. It’s never easy but especially hard when it’s so unexpected. Take time for yourself and take one day at a time.
I have been so grateful for your posts and recipes over the past 5 years of my keto journey. I love your spirit and enthusiasm. May his memory forever be a blessing. Sending you love and hugs at this difficult time.
Nancy Gordon
My heart goes out to you at this tragic time. sometimes it’s hard to accept God’s plan for us. But we have to believe. I lost my
adult son in 2020 so I fully understand your grief. May God be with you as you recover from this devastation.
I cannot imagine how you are feeling right now, and my heart is breaking for you and your family. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss and pray for God’s peace and comfort as you walk the path of grief.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carolyn. Your recipes have “saved” me since I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and always loved baking.
Sending you love and grace to help you and your kids through this.
He sounds like an amazing person. You’re in our thoughts and prayers and will be patiently waiting when you’re ready to return. In the meantime. I’ll be making a special point to support your page daily.
Carolyn,
I’m so sorry to hear this news! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take all the time you need to take care of you. I can’t even imagine how hard it is, going through losing someone so close to you.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
I am so sorry for your loss! Such a shock. So hard to take in. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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