Tina and Family,
I know words cannot take away the awful pain that comes with losing a child. Some of us know what that is like. Your not alone. The pain never goes away, but it gets better as each day passes. Nick will always be in your hearts and forever in Nana's arms. The most important task you now have is to take care of yourself and each other every day. My thoughts are with you. God Bless
Laurie
Nov 1, 2008
Concord, CA

Tina, You have been on my heart and in my prayers since I heard the news of Nick's passing. Words can not express my sorrow for your loss. Know that only God knows His divine plan. Focus your eyes on the Lord and He will comfort you! God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. I am here for you should you need anything. Love - Dolores
Dolores Broeske
Nov 1, 2008
West Richland, WA

To Nick's family: Know that we are deeply sadden at this time of incomprehensible tragedy, the loss of Nick's baby daughter and now Nick. It doesn't seem so long ago when Nick was just a little kid he first showed up at our house to play video games with Chris. A memory of Nick that stands out was how caring and protective he was of Emil following the death of Emil's mother. Nick displayed a sense of empathy and compassion much beyond what would have been expected at his young age. Our thoughts will long be with you. The Stanly family
Valerie Carlson Stanly
Nov 2, 2008
Pasco, WA

Tina, Journey and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Nick. Although I had not seen him in a very long time, he has remained dear in my heart. He was a great kid who had a heart of gold. I had many conversations with him and the one thing that always stood out, was his love for his mother and his little sister. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you can find strength at this time. The world was a brighter place because of Nick. He was a true treasure and will be in our hearts forever.
Sheila Davidson
Nov 3, 2008
Kennewick, WA

To the family of Nicholas James Devine. I am very saddened to hear about this.You have my deepest Sympathy and Condolences. I think that I met Nicholas when he was a small child and hear that he left this physical plane at such a young age is heart breaking. I know that God is surrounding him with loving arms. Sincerely,...Bal

Tina and Family In the quiet moments when your lose seems unbearable, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Turn to the Lord, His love will shelter and comfort you. Nick was just a little boy the last time I saw him. It sounds like he grew into a quite a man. Praying that you will find comfort, Tanya Wilson
Tanya Wilson
Nov 7, 2008
Boise , ID

A note from your friend

My heart goes out to the Devine family in this time. Nick was such a great guy, and I am honored to have called him my friend. His smile will always be in my heart and memory. I would like to share a wonderful moment with you about Nick. One afternoon at WSU-Pullman, we were hanging out at a pond I know of feeding the goldfish that previous college students had populated it with. Nick, in his loveable character, rolled up his sleeves and, with amazing speed, caught one with his bare hands! What a site that was, Nick in his hoodie with the sleeves rolled up, a goldfish, and a smile! Nick you will surely be missed. With prayer and Big Hugz~~ Luv
Jennifer
Nov 11, 2008
Chicago, IL

I miss you nick, I love you more~moma~

Hi son,

Nicholas,
Today marks 7 months since you passed away. I STILL CANNOT believe...you aren't here. I miss you like crazy. Please give Shelby Bear a hug and kiss from Nana, k? While you at it, give the whole family hugs and kisses for moma!!!
I am busy writing. But today I am taking time out to organize my office. Then during the day while the kids are at school I can write. When schools out for summer I will have to move my pc in my room, in order to focus. But for now I can work away while their at school.
I will write you later my boy. I miss you I miss you I miss you!!! I love you more ~moma~

Hi Baby

Hi sweet boy,
I miss you son I love you! Today is Friday and the kids don't have school today or Mon. Greg is going to Packwood with a friend, they have a cabin up there. Journey is hanging with us this weekend. We aren't going anywhere special.
We sold the Miata, praise the Lord!!! Now, we can buy our tickest to HAWAII...yeaaaaaaa!!!!! I only wish you were going with us. I will take my writing material with me. I know there will be many inspiring moments to catch and write about!!!
I love you my boy, so, so very much!!!
I will write you later my Angel Boy. I love you more ~moma~

Hi my Nick

Hi baby,
I miss you son, and I wish you were here! I love you my boy. It's memorial weekend, this is the weekend Lloyd and I met 16 years ago. Remember I took you with me to Dayton for the Clean & Sober camp-out? This is where we met Lloyd, and you had some words for him about taking your moma for a bike ride. you called him a f-----. but when we got back, he took you for a ride, and we had a great weekend from that point on. you were afraid he would take me away from you...but he didn't. In fact he made our lives richer by being in them, and has taken care of us ever since. You liked him and realized he was a pretty great guy afterall. He loved you so very much Nick, and he really misses you. I will write you later my boy. I miss you more than all the grains of sand on the ocean shores!!! And then some. I love you more ~moma~

Good morning Good boy

Hi my sweet Nick,
I miss you my Nicholas, I miss you terribly still. I wanted to tell you how very much I love you and miss you in my life. Everyday, I still expect to see you or hear from you !!! i love you my boy, i love you more~moma~

"Sweet Dreams" sweet Nick

I love you my son, I love you with all that is in me. I miss you to the ends of the earth and I can hardly stand it. I feel like I will go bazurk!!! I miss my Shelby Bear too. Please kiss her for Nana, okay honey? I thought about her a lot today and I cry about this whole thing constantly. I am sick to my tummy right now. I know it will never stop. I am greatful God is carrying me and holding me together, without Him, I............... I don't know what!!! I love you my boy, I love you always and forever. I will write you in the morning son. I miss you son, I love you more ~moma~

Hi my sweet Nick

Hi Nicholas,
I miss you sweet boy, God I miss you so much all the time, all day and I cannot believe you are gone!!! I know I must sound like a crazy woman and I don't give a shit,....maybe I am crazy! So what!!! I am who I am. I miss you my boy, I miss you always.
I am trying to talk Lloyd into letting Journey and I go to Boise to get her tattoo and visit B. She wants it before graduating 8th grade. I hope we get to go.
I love you my Nick, I'll write you later son. I love you more ~moma~

"Sweet Dreams"

Nicholas James Devine,
I LOVE YOU MY SWEET NICK, and THIS WORLD GOES ROUND BUT I TELL YOU BABE. IT GOES AROUND A LOT DIFFERENT NOW THAT YOUR NOT HERE WITH ME KIDDO. YOU HAVE NO FREAKING IDEA HOW MUCH I MISS YOU> I LOVE YOU MORE ~moma~ PS YOU ARE SO FREAKING HANDSOME SON!!!

Nick's Photo Show (turn on volume on bottom of video screen once opened)

Nick's Voice... 8-5-08 I love you more ~moma~

The Love in a Mother's eyes

Devine Brothers

Hi my boy

Hi Baby,
Hi Nicholas, I miss you son, I still miss you like crazy! I wrote you on the 16th and don't see the post, I hope I sent it right. I love you.The weekend was busy here. Journey had cheer and then Sunday we had the girls until 3. Madaliene came over too, her Gr. brought her over so we had all 3 of them. She stayed til 7:30 last night, she had a great time with Journey. They drove around on her golf cart, sat in the hot tub, ate and jumped on the tramp. She will come see us more this summer. She is so cute. Zoe and Roe were awesome too.Greg stayed with a friend on Sat. night then went to the horn rapids bike track with him cause he races quads out there. So I met him out there and brought him some lunch. His friend got first place.I have been working on your blog, taking some online classes, and sorting picuters. It is a long process but it is keeping me busy. We were invited to go up by Walouwa lake this coming weekend with friends to go camping. I'm not sure if we are going though. Journey and I are also thinking about going to Idaho to see Boo and get Journey's tattoo. She has been saving her money for her tat. I'm not sure yet what we'll do.lloyd is back to work and things are good. I am working a little with my health and wellness business too. I don't travel like I used to but I am earning a little more now. I think God is taking me in a new direction with what I'm doing in life. I all for it. my passion son has always been to write. Guess what Nick? You had it too, the ability to put your heart into words on paper. I still have the little box you gave me for Christmas. I wear the Butterfly necklace on special occasions, not everyday. But the box... well that is still on my dresser where it has been since Christmas of 07. The words on the box are ..Priceless!!! You don't know how much I read what you wrote me. When I am sad, angry or hurt from someone else, I go in my room get my littl box and read it. I am reminded of the deep love we shared and how much you knew...I loved you.Gonna get moving today, it's Mon. another week ahead. The kids only have 4 weeks left of school. Yipeee!! They are so excited. Then they will both be at R.H.S. in the fall...I can hardly believe it! I'll write you later.I miss you my love, I love you more ~moma~

Hi my handsome Nick,
Yep, I did it!! I Stayed up til 4 am again, working on our blog."YOU ARE WORTH" IT" Nick!!! I am learning so much just by having a few key lessons and help sites, and the rest is researching it til ya get it right. (thanks sis) But she wasn't up all night with me this time. I did it all by myself. I am so glad I know now, how to add video, music, pics. I am having a blast while learning so much about my pc. It's awesome!. So, now Nick when I want to add something I can because I am cleaning it up, and I know where to find things. I am gonna build the crape out of this site. Watch out!!! I miss you so much Nick, and while I build your blog I feel as though it isn't REAL. It's not you! Some call it being "In the bubble". I'll leave it at that. I love you baby, I love you more ~moma~