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
Please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of your husband Tim. Though I do not know him your passionate and loving description of him touched my heart. I am sure he was a wonderful and loving huband and father. My heart aches for you and your children as you go through this period of great grief and loss. May God grant you all the strengh and courage to bear this great loss. I am a Catholic and will offer Mass for Tim’s Soul to Rest in Peace. Meanwhile, you and your family will remain in my prayers daily.
Please take you time in posting more recipes and I love each and every post of yours. Looking foward to purchasing your new book. We love you Carolyn. Stay strong and pray hard.
My most sincere condolences to you and your family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of you and your family and your other family here will do our best to keep your dream going here. You have our love and support 💗
I lost my love and partner six years ago. Though the grief has never gone away, it has become easier to bear. Having been a faithful fan since before your first cookbook, I’ve read the wonderful posts you have shared about your family. Take time to heal and find your footing again. Hopefully one day you will be able to remember him with joy and not in sadness. Kristina from Canada
Carolyn,
I cannot imagine the heartache you and your precious family are felling now. Please know I am praying for you and your family. Please take all the time you need. Your faithful followers will still be here when you feel able to return. Grief has no time limits. Sending you much love prayers.
Carolyn, I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray that you will find peace and comfort to help you through this time of grief.
I am so sorry for your great loss!
I couldn’t imagine how you feel right now.
you have been an inspiration and I akways share your website and YouTube when anyone asks about a recipe. you have so many great ones.
I will continue to follow and I dlook up your recipes anytime I need something different I haven’t tried.
prayers to you and your family!
Your news touched my heart. So much love to you and your family. Take your time and hold on to each other. There is no timeline. We will all still be here with you and for you.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I have enjoyed your posts and recipes for quite some time now and wish you well and a good grieving time for you and your family
Do not rush back to your work. Take time for yourself
Donna
Dear Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May the Lord give you and your children grace and strength during this painful time of loss, and a clear pathway ahead. Sincerely, Maria
Dear Carolyn, It is with deep sympathy that I send my condolences and prayers for the loss of your husband Tim. You are such a strong young woman who made your keto meal simple. I wish you and your family strength and support as you work through this tragedy. Sincerely
Sending Peace to you Carolyn and your family at this difficult time.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes. I have enjoyed many of them.
My most sincere condolences on your loss Carolyn.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. This is truly heartbreaking news. Take all the time you need to heal your heart. We will all still be here. 🙏❤️🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for peace, comfort and strength. May God comfort you.
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. That you feel comfort from the one who loves you so much. He knows your heart, May you come to know Him as your God, provider, comforter, and friend. That’s Jesus Christ.
❤️ a praying friend.
Dearest Carolyn,
Words can not express my sympathy enough for the loss of your husband Tim and yourbest friend. I will hold you and your family in prayer.