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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Dear Carolyn
I’m so sorry for your loss, and of course that of your entire family and friend network. Please take all the time you need, to heal and remember.
Sending huge hugs
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I pray the Lord will comfort and sustain you. Your loyal followers certainly will understand whatever your need to do in the time ahead. Thank you for all that you’ve shared with us so far. Hugs.
How devastating for you and your family and I am so sorry you have to go through this. Do what you need to do to stay healthy and sane, we’ll all be here waiting for you to continue to create your awesome recipes.
Carolyn, I am so very sorry for your loss and in such a fast and shocking way. I will pray for you, Tim and your family. I’ve been limiting my book purchases because we’ve downsized but I will order your new book for me and one for my friend. God bless you and your family and wishing you peace and solace in this difficult time. Deb Spaeth, Punta Gorda, FL
Dear Carolyn, such a great shock, so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
Dear Carolyn, I am so sorry for the loss of your partner. Although no words can help right now, know that I am sending prayers for you.
I wish there were words to describe how very sorry I am for your family’s loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn, your sad news touched my heart and I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray that you feel the support and comfort that all of us send to you. Focus on you right now. Jo Lynn
Carolyn, so very sorry for your tragic loss, cannot imagine your pain, as a follower of yours for a few years I send my heartfelt condolences and will continue to support you from afar. Much love and respect from Perth Australia. Donna
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about Tim. Thank you for sharing with us a little bit about your wonderful husband. There are no words that can soothe that kind of grief, but I join so many others in being willing to support you in whatever way we can. Your recipes (and stories that accompany them) have come to be my favored source of all things Keto. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, and I will continue to visit your website and read past posts, and look forward to the new cookbook.
Please take the time you need for yourself and your family. Share things with us if and when you feel up to it, and we will do what we can to help in the meantime.
Grieving with you, Carolyn. Take all the time you need. You will never be back to ‘normal’ but will hopefully find a rhythm of grief that allows you to move forward each day.
So sorry to hear this. I have loved your recipes for many years now. Thank you and all the best for this next season as you take time to care for yourself and your children.
There are no words~ only know that I am sending love support. I will keep your family in my prayers.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious husband, sending prayers and blessings to you Sx🇬🇧
Oh Carolyn, I am beyond sad hearing this. Words fall short of what I feel in my heart right now. Know that you are loved by many near and far. I’m sure I speak not only for myself but your many followers in saying we feel your pain and the devastation of your loss.
Your dear husband has such a wonderful aura and presence.
May God (or a higher power or some source of strength) be by your side as you move forward.
Hugs and prayers from Melbourne, Australia
Please accept my sincerest sympathy for the passing of your beloved husband. He sounded like an amazing person, father and husband. How blessed you and your loved ones are to have this amazing man in your lives. From God we came from and unto Him is our return. May he rest in peace. My heart goes out to you and your family. I can’t wait to order your Protien CookBook. It’s perfect timing for what I need now.
God Bless you and protect you and your family.