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’m afraid I found this news late. I am so, so sorry. May God comfort and guide you through this horrible time, also your children. I can think of nothing worse than the unexpected death of a delightful father and spouse. I am so sorry.
Kay
Carolyn,
My heart breaks for the unexpected upside-down direction your life has taken. Praying for you and you family. Tomorrow is 1 year, since I lost my Sweetheart of 41yrs. Take 1 day at a time. Stick with what you love & what brings joy. You help so many & I have learned so much from you. May you find comfort in those you love.
Our prayers go out to you and your children that you may find strength and solace in these trying times.
I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost my husband 4 years ago I can truly understand what you are going through. I pray that God continually give you courage and strength to keep going.
I really enjoy your videos, have tried many of your recipes, and bought 2 of your books. I will be looking out for the “protein” one.
You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless you my dear girl. Sending love, light and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Carolyn. Take all the time you need, we’ll be here when you are ready.
Dear Carolyn, I feel your grief because I too lost my husband seven years ago now. Who knows how that time went by. I remember I couldn’t even tell where my next breath was coming from but now I look forward to weeks at a time, still feeling the grief, but able to live Thank you for your family thank you for your graciousness in the recipes that you send and the notes that you send God bless you, dear. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please don’t feel the need to respond to my note.
Thank you so much.
As a long time fan, I came here looking for your low carb lemon bread recipe and was shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. I have read how I can help. In addition to condolences, I wish you the best of success in your challenges. Please do not feel the need to reply.
I’m heartbroken by your news. I cannot imagine your grief. I send you my heartfelt condolences and thank you for sharing your life with us.
My deepest condolences for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family ❤️
I have been a long time follower!! I love your recipes and how much joy you bring to your cooking. I missed the original post about your husband but saw your post today on instagram. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a true inspiration as someone who food has always been my love language! Peace be with you and your family kind friend!
I am sorry for your loss. I followed you when I lived a Keto lifestyle and just saw your post, scrolled a bit and I am so sorry. You can count on me to visit your page and to get your new cookbook. I’m looking forward to using it. I hope you’re doing well today. I sent up a prayer and I’ll be thinking of you. 🩷
I’m so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful person. It’s so sad when good people pass. I hope you and your family are safe, healthy, and heal together always with his loving memory in your hearts. I believe that they never go far away and watch over their loved ones.
I am so sorry! My brother passed the day after your husband with something very similar. It has been a hard summer. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I am so sorry.
Carolyn! I’m so sorry for your loss! I’ve ordered your new book and look forward to its release!
Sending you virtual hugs, peace, support and strength. You are a force to be reckoned with! I have no doubt that you will find your way and thrive. Hold Tim close to your heart and keep talking to him.