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 am so sorry, such a terrible shock for all of you.
Hug your children close.
Oh, Carolyn, this is just too sad, and I completely understand and appreciate your sharing. Please do whatever you need to do to try to heal and we will be here waiting for you. God Bless and prayers for you and your family.
Oh Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear the news about your husband. Please know that we will be praying for you and the kids. May the Lord comfort and guide you through this time of grief . Please reach out to your followers for any assistance that you might need. We will be watching your site and ordering your cookbook. Sending hugs and love to you and your precious family.
Sherry
my dear friend i am so sorry for your loss,I know what you are going through as I went through it myself you are in my prayers and thoughts god bless ,Caroline 🫂❤️🫰
Oh no! This made me cry. I cannot imagine the jmassive loss, and suddenly is the worst with no time to prepare yourself. I am praying for your family for peace amid the sorrow.
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you much strength.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss.
so so very sorry for your loss. heartfelt condolences to you and your family. be kind to yourself and take each day slowly.
I’m so sorry for your loss, dear Carolyn! May God take care of you and your family – take all the time you need to heal your heart and soul. Your followers will still be here with you…
Love and all the best to you and your family – I’ll pray for you all!
Tanja from Germany
So sorry to hear that Tim has died.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children at this sad time. This is a great loss for you and your family.Tim was a great guy and lm sure will be truly missed.
I’m so sorry, Carolyn. I’ve been following you for years and have loved your recipes immensely! You actually are the reason I could live keto. Thank you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just placed my order for The Protein Advantage Cookbook. Can’t wait to see the amazing recipes you created! Much love to you, friend.
Dear Carolyn,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss of Tim. I pray for you, your children and family and friends of you both. I appreciate the wonderful work you do and I am happy to visit your site and view your posts. Please know I know about the depths of pain loss. My heart goes to you all.
Sincerely,
Beth
I’m so very sorry about the loss of your husband. I can only imagine your pain. Please don’t forget to take care of yourself through all of this. I loved reading about Tim and know that I would certainly have enjoyed knowing him.
Dear Carolyn I pray the Lord will give you comfort in a time that makes no sense. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband, and father. I can’t imagine how one maneuvers their lives after such a loss, but I know the Lord promises to be with us through it all. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you for all you do for so many, your blog has truly encouraged me for a healthier life.
So sorry for your loss. I am attaching a magazine that I hope can give you and your children comfort during this difficult time.
https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&issue=2016-05&pub=wp16&srcid=share
It’s never easy, whether it’s expected or not, to lose a loved one.
I hope and pray that as you continue on, one step, one day at a time, you won’t expect too much of yourself. God’s peace be with you.🙏