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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extremely saddened by your loss Carolyn. I will be praying for your internal and external peace as well as that of your children . thank you so much for all the recipes and the work that you have done in the keto community. you are much appreciated.
Dear Carolyn,
I am heartbroken to hear about the sudden death of your husband and soulmate. Though we’ve never met, your presence online has touched me many times. Your recipes and videos have given me so much inspiration and helped me to maintain my healthy lifestyle. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this unimaginable time.
With heartfelt sympathy
Ellen Grant
Heartfeld symathies on the loss of your beloved husband. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Your recipes and cookbook have been a huge help and greatly appreciated. Love and hugs –
Oh Carolyn,
I am so sorry to hear this. My heart is broken for you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I use your site often and will continue to support you through it and look forward to your new book. ((Hugs))
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take care of you and the kids. This is one of the roughest things you will ever face. Losing a spouse is like none other. I am praying for you. I’ve been there and know what prayers you need. Send hugs and asking the Lord to hold you in His arms and comfort you. 🤗🤗🤗
Carolyn,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Michelle
Prating for you.
There are no words when you lose someone that you love so deeply. I’m praying for you and your children, the family, the friends but mostly for you mama. May God give you peace and may you find joy in the wonderful memories that you have. God bless you.
So very sorry for your loss. We will all be here when you are able to think about less important things. Sending strength to you and your family. Remember to take care of yourself.
Oh my dear! My heart is breaking for you and your family. We’ll be keeping your family in our prayers. Love your recipes and your heart for all things good health.
I worked with Tim at Crow Canyon. He was such a joy to know and to work with. I had the pleasure of hosting his going away party at my house. Best attended party I ever had because Tim was so well loved by everyone. My heart goes out to you and your family.
My sincere condolences on the sudden loss of your beloved husband. My beloved wife passed ten years ago from diabetic complications. The grief and loss is so intense. Two years later, I learned about the low-carb/ketogenic way of eating and stop the progression of my own diabetes and morbid obesity. Please search out your grief community and how you will cope, adjust, and eventually learn to live with grief, loss and acceptance. I have watched many of your videos and other works. Shalom Shalom (God’s Perfect Peace be with you).
Hi Carolyn, Please accept my sympathy for your loss, for your grief, for everything. I’m so sorry. You may not remember me but we met when I was a running coach and you were a fierce and strong runner in MA. Wish there was something I could do to help but I will take your suggestions to heart. All my best…
I am so sorry about Tim!
I pre ordered your book as soon as I saw it. May God hold and comfort you & your family and give you peace.
So sorry for your loss, Carolyn! You and your family are in my prayers!
I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing else that I can say to help ease your pain. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Georgann