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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Still thinking of you Carolyn..I know you must be reeling for your hubby’s sudden death. Just know my thoughts and prayers (yes, I did say prayers) for you and your family..Peace and Blessings 🙌
So sorry for your lose ! Prayers for you and family. I know what you are going through as I lost my wife of 48 years to leukemia.
Praying for you .
I am so so sorry for your loss. Those lucky to find a love like this will also experience grief like no other. May he continue to show you love through your children and other signs. He will be with you always.
Prayers for you and your family and friends.
The Lord his close to the broken hearted. May he be even more present to all of you in the days ahead.
My sincere condolences. I and two of my children live with such disorders. You may want to have your children screened too. Praying for you all.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and yours on your loss. May all the wonderful memories help ease the pain of the broken hearts. Please take all the time you need, we will be here for you when you return. Thoughts and prayers.
Deepest condolences Carolyn so very sad for your loss. Please stay strong and take your time in the grieving process there’s no manual to follow but your own. Your followers including me will be here waiting for you and all of your genius ideas. I too understand the loss of a husband leaving me and two adolescent children behind. God bless you and your family at this very difficult time.
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are all here to support you in any way we can. So grateful for all you have done.
Oh, Carolyn, I’m so sad to read this.
God rest Tim’s soul and give His peace to your family.
Dear Carolyn, I was heart broken to hear about your husband. Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathy for you and your family. I will keep you and your children in my prayers. Take all the time you need to grieve. I’m one of your biggest fans and I’m not going any where.
Carolyn…I am so, so sorry to learn of this tremendously sad news. There is nothing anyone can say that will lessen the pain you feel but know that although your beloved Tim is no longer here physically, he is still and will always be with you. Take all the time you need to grieve in whatever way feels right. I and the rest of your devoted followers and readers will be here waiting for you. In the meantime, I will pray for you and your family and continue to support you in any way I can which includes pre-ordering your new book which I’ve already done. Sending you warm hugs…. 🤗❤
Dear Carolyn,
It is so hard to find the words to comfort you in your unspeakable loss….
Our deepest condolences. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless you now and always.
I can only imagine what you are going through. That statement is not true; I cannot imagine your pain. My husband and I have been together for 30 years. I would not know where to begin…
I pray that God will protect, heal, and guide you. I pray that God will give you a peace beyond comprehension. I pray that your children and you can grieve together, though your grief is understandably different and complex.
I love your recipes and have pre-ordered a copy of your latest book.
May God bless you and keep you!
love,
Heather
I am so sorry to hear of the devastating loss of your husband, Tim! You must be reeling with all sorts of thoughts and emotions, especially shock as it doesn’t make sense! Sending prayers for you and your family. I have enjoyed your recipes over the years since I was diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). Seven years later, I remain insulin independent … longer than predicted. This is because of diet, and, specifically, recipes like yours! For this, I am immensely grateful! Thank you and God bless as you navigate this very difficult time!
Oh, Carolyn!! Wow! I’m so sorry for the sudden loss of your dear husband. Such a shock for you and your family. I will be praying for you!
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.