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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So sorry for the loss of your husband! No words can express the sorrow you must be feeling. Take time for you and your family. You have been and will continue to be an inspiration to me.
I am so sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you and your family. I love your recipes and your website. Take your time to do what needs to be done for this transition period. We all love you and God does too. take care
Oh Carolyn, What a shock- I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. What a beautiful tribute to him. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family as you figure out what the future holds for you. Your recipes have made my keto journey easier and I thank you for them.
My heart breaks for you. You, your family and your husband are in my prayers. Grief is so difficult. Take time. I will watch a lot of videos and purchase a few books for sure. God bless you.
I am so saddened by the news of your husband’s passing. I have been praying for you and your children. 💕
Prayers.. and I’m very sorry for your loss..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
What a beautiful tribute to your loving husband. I felt so sad reading the story and can’t imagine the pain that you and your children are going through. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. I know loyal followers will be there to support you. 💕
oh, Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss, please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Sorry for your loss and may you find strength to get through this tough times. Prayers for Tim’s soul to rest in peace. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sounds like your husband was definitely one of those very special sweet souls. Sending you lots of love, light, and strength during a very difficult time.
My thoughts are with you, and keep writing here, if that helps you through your grieving process. To have known a wonderful person is truly a blessing, and to lose them is another matter. Peace to you and your familty.
Oh, Carolyn! I am so very sorry for your loss! No words can express the pain I know you all must be feeling. Please know that I am praying for you and your family! Dear Jesus, I lift up Carolyn and her family to you and ask that you would wrap your arms around this precious family and comfort them and take care of them. Heal their aching hearts and help them to find solace and comfort in You. Carolyn, Jesus loves you and your family deeply and wants the best for you. He promises He will freely give you wisdom if you ask Him. I know these are challenging times, to say the least.
You WILL get through this…the hurt lessens over time, but you don’t get over it, you get through it. I love you and have appreciated you and your postings.
Blessings, dear Carolyn!
so so sorry for your loss. prayers for you and your family
Revelation 21:3-4 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Very sorry for your loss.
Sending you prayers and strength.
I have asked God to watch over you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏
So sorry for the loss of your sweet husband. He sounds like a wonderful man. Sending you and your family many prayers during this difficult time.
I’m very sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed your recipes for a few years now and you have become a dear friend. I too have lost my husband this last February. my heart goes out to you and your family and you will always be in my prayers.