Welcome to the World of My Hope Path
Welcome to the world of My Hope Path, where you are welcomed into the compassionate care and guidance of Kim Vesey, a seasoned Palliative RN. With a rich history of dedication to the hospice industry, Kim is renowned as a beacon of support and comfort to many facing loss and grief. Beyond her certifications and professional background, Kim’s influence and life experiences are profound. Having navigated her own journey of grief and loss, she brings a deep understanding and empathy to My Hope Path’s mission and work.
Hospice RN & Administrator
Beginning in 1985, Kim started providing heartfelt care to patients during their final months and weeks of life in the comfort of their homes. In 1997, she transitioned into leadership roles within the hospice sector. Throughout her remarkable 40-year career, she considers it a privilege to have supported over 1,500 patients in their final days. Furthermore, she cherishes the sacred experience of being bedside to comfort over 150 individuals as they took their final breaths.
Family Life
Hospice care is only a small slice of Kim’s journey in life. Beyond the many losses faced in her professional background, Kim has navigated significant personal ones as well. A challenging loss was the passing of her beloved husband, Les, in 2006. He was only 49 years old. Kim and Les had just gone on a cruise where she surprised Les with a ceremony to renew the couple’s wedding vows. Within four months of his cancer diagnosis, Kim found herself raising two teenage children, Patrick and Sarah, alone.
Family Life
In 2015, Kim’s father passed unexpectedly. He had served in the US Air Force prior to being appointed to the Air Force’s Foreign Technology division at WPAFB. Her father retired as Chief of the Directed Energy Weapons Branch after 38 years of service. Kim’s son, Patrick, is pictured with his grandfather.
Family Life
Kim’s young adult daughter, Sarah, suffered an asthma attack in 2017. She lapsed into a coma and never came back. Sadly, Kim lost not only her daughter but her unborn second grandchild that Sarah was carrying. Kim’s daughter and her surviving grandson both have inspirational roles in the launch of My Hope Path.
Family Life
In 2022, Kim endured the loss of her mother who was an avid gardener, and hospital and hospice volunteer. Her mother was placed in hospice’s care shortly before she passed. Kim was at her bedside as she took her final breath. Her mother was a member of Ohio Sportsmen and the Ohio Wildlife Federation, and was honored in 2008 with their Distinguished Award for Outstanding Service.
Family Life
Shortly after losing her mother, Kim unexpectedly lost her sweet Yorkie, Sally. Little Sally had been Kim’s loyal companion, grief partner, and beloved friend for more than 14 years. Additionally, Sally was a Certified Therapy Dog.
Grief Work
Kim Vesey’s role transcends that of a Palliative Nurse. Her extensive certifications in grief and death-related fields, coupled with her compassionate approach, led her to establish My Hope Path. As a gifted grief speaker and consultant, Kim’s mission is to empower individuals facing grief and loss to discover healing, resilience, and hope. Whether collaborating with individuals, groups, schools, funeral homes, communities, medical NICUs, or OBs, her aim is to provide understanding, healing resources, and a supportive environment as people navigate their grief journey toward hope.
What Cloud Children's Books
Kim is also a very gifted author. Following the loss of her daughter, Kim’s grandson inspired her to write a series of seven children’s books on grief, starting with “What Cloud Is My Mommy In?” The books support grieving children and adults alike. The series addresses various familial losses, offering a gentle exploration of grief throughout the first year, with a focus on holidays and special occasions. In addition to What Cloud books, Kim offers comfort items such as “touchstone turtles,” “warmie turtles,” and sympathy cards for grieving children and their families.
My Hope Path
Kim Vesey launched My Hope Path as an extension of her mission to help people journey through grief toward hope. Through her extensive expertise—coupled with genuine compassion and dedication—Kim helps to illuminate the path toward healing for those navigating the complexities of grief and loss. Whether you’re seeking personal support, educational resources, or an engaging speaker for your organization or community, My Hope Path offers a comprehensive array of grief services, books, and comfort items tailored to meet your needs.
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