A rather long update on what we have been up to lately including pictures!

Good afternoon friends and family!  Things have been going pretty well for us over the last few months and so I wanted to take this time to update all of you who have followed us but that we don't talk to regularly to let you know what we have been up too. As well as have a chance to show some of our most recent pictures that my brother took of us on thanksgiving(they will be at the bottom of this post).

Devin has been thriving! He continually surprises us at his progress and how far he has come. Up until about 2 months ago he didn't know his own name now he proudly tells everyone we meet that he is Devin Adams. Actually he is kind of obsessed with our last name Adams and calls me Mama Adams and my parents Nannie Adams and Papa Adams lol. Its even gone so far as Mickey Mouse is Mickey Mouse Adams and Thomas the train is Thomas Adams. He has the best sense of humor and always has us laughing. In fact a few days ago I was focusing on reading an email and he called my name and I didn't respond fast enough so he then yelled Kitty Adams at me to get my attention, he can't differentiate between the name Katy and Kitty but even just knowing what my first name is huge step forward. He loves school and the only negative thing I've ever been told by his teachers is he is a little too affectionate sometimes but even with that he is starting to understand social cues and when things are or aren't appropriate.

HE did of course come down with this "plague" that is going around that just happened to start the first day of Christmas break and when I took him to our pediatrician we found out it was a double ear infection and tonsillitis. After finishing all 10 days of his antibiotics he still wasn't doing any better so I took him to the ER out in Loma Linda to really get him checked out (considering everything he has been through and the fact that he can't tell us if something hurts I figured that was our best option even if I am that mom who takes there kid to the ER with a cold :/ ) He was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection which is another name for the flu and we were sent home to rest and get better on his own. At least I knew it wasn't anything worse but we basically didn't leave the house for almost four weeks straight. This is his second week back at school and both of us are happy he could return finally, he seriously loves school.

For Christmas this year we were beyond blessed by some awesome people from Southern California Edison who had been following our blog through the trial and wanted to adopt our family for Christmas and surprise Devin with some presents. After a little polite nudging from Lori Young who organized it all I accepted, I was hesitant at first because there are so many people out there that deserve these things more then us but Lori was so sweet and helped me to just be accepting and excited for Devin. We had a awesome dinner and christmas party with everyone involved and devin had so much fun playing with a few of the kids there including a cute teenage girl that he fell in love with and wanted to go home with. I helped Devin open his gifts of clothes, book and toys, and then a gift basket of gift certificates to pamper myself with (I'm actually getting my massage today)! Then came a huge surprise of two disneyland annual passes for me and Devin and I almost died! As most of you who follow this blog know that Disneyland is very special to us and was were we spent Devin's first birthday before he was injured that night. We are planning to finally put them to good use tomorrow and spend the day there now that Devin is finally over the "plague". I am so looking forward to it and thank you so much SCE evolves for making our Christmas so very special! We also received an anonymous card on our doorstep the day before Christmas with cash in it signed the A-group, so thank you so much A-Group whomever you are! I put it aside and bought a disney gift card with it so not having cash won't keep us from visiting disneyland this year.

This friday we have our yearly neurosurgeon appointment with our amazing Dr. Sadanand out in Loma Linda, and I will try to write a quick update after to let you all know how it went.

Lastly as some of you know the sentencing in the case was postponed two months and the new date is Febuary 18th… definitely not looking forward to seeing that mans face again but I do get the opportunity to get up before the judge and do a victim impact statement and describe to the judge how this has affected both Devin and my family as a whole. I'm hoping this will help me get a little closure with everything that has happened but honestly I don't think closure really exists. I can't imagine ever not being upset and angry over what happened.

Well on to a happier note, here are the pictures I promised:)

Devin and his two cousins Paige and Chloe.

Love to you all!
Katy & Devin

Justice has finally been served!

James David Higbee was found guilty on both charges pertaining to the assault on my son more then 3 long years ago. We have purposely been vague about what happened until the trial was over and now that it is, there is no need.

On my son Devin's first birthday we spent a beautiful day at Disneyland, we had a blast! I would say that was one of the best days of my life and most definitely the worst. The relationship I had with James at the time was tense to say the least, and less than a week prior I had served him with custody papers. Since then James had come to my house multiple times screaming at me so he had not seen his son until the night of his birthday when I finally relented. Less then 45 min after Devin was dropped off 911 was called for a possible asthma attack (devin doesn't have asthma) and when they got him to the hospital they found 2 skull fractures. No one saw what happened and James never admitted anything but the jury today found him guilty of abusing his son and causing his injuries. This is a day we have all waited for, for 3 years. It still seems surreal but finally justice has been served.

I'm not sure the exact wording of the charges but count 1 was assault on a child under the age of 8 resulting in a comatose or paralytic condition which from what I've been told results in a sentence of 25 years to life. Count 2 is child abuse, neglect or endangerment. Sentencing will be December 16th and that is when we will find out the extent of his prison term.

This is where I say thank you! Thank to all of the family and friends who have come day after day to court to support our little boy. Thank to those of you praying for us, it's gotten us through the medical ups and downs, the emotion ups and downs, and has brought us peace now knowing this monster is locked up. I also want to thank all the jurors for seeing the truth behind the lies and sticking through this very long month. Lastly I want to thank our wonderful lord and savior above for making all this possible!

Glory be to God,
Katy & Devin

Trial: Day 17 (4th Week) Closing statements

Wow I'm a little speechless. These last 4 weeks have been grueling to say the least but there is finally an end in sight. Friday was the closing arguments and the way it goes is the prosecution starts then the defense gets their chance and finally the prosecution gets to go again and have the final word. I think I can speak for everyone in attendance (at least on our side) and say that we experienced every emotion in the book. We giggled and rolled ours eyes at the way they tried to twist our words we got angry at him at times as well as angry at the defendant for doing this to our miracle boy. We cried with sadness over what Devin had to endure (and continues to endure) as well as cry with joy when the D.A. brought it home when she ended strongly.

As much happiness we have that this step is done, we ask for prayer once again for the jury.  They were overwhelmed this month with so much information and I just plead with God that they can see the truth in all of it. They hold the future of my sons life and safety in their hands. I just keep hoping they fully understand the enormity of the job they have and take it very seriously and consider everything. I also pray that after this is all over completely that they are able to move on and not be affected negatively in their on lives by what they have seen and heard.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for going through this with us, whether it was physically being in the court room or just keeping my family in your prayers. God has been glorified through this horrendous act and we will keep on glorifying him for his continued work in our lives. As the D.A. said yesterday this boy's life was circling the drain and I believe that Devin is only still with us by the grace of our holy God above.

Katy Adams

Trial: Day 16 (4th week)

The defendant was on the stand until lunch break and then Devins doctor was on after. I didn't end up having to take the stand again(thank goodness) and the testimony portion of the trial is now OVER!!!

Closing statements are supposed to take the greater part of tomorrow and then it's all up to the jury. I ask for prayer for the district attorney to present a great closing argument as well as for the jury to see the truth in all of this. Thank you to everyone who has gone through this with us whether it be in person or through prayer. We appreciate the support we have received more then you all could ever know!

Closing statements begin at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow at Pomona courthouse (400 Civic Center Plaza #101 Pomona, CA) floor 5 department L. If anyone does want to come to the trial and watch please do not post any details on fb or any other social media site. Also while in the hallway in front of the courtroom do not talk about the case at all, this is a biggie, the jury is standing among you basically.

Trial: Day 15 (4th week)

Today the only two on the stand were the defendant and one of Devin's doctors, and they are not done with either of them. Both will be back on the stand tomorrow and then maybe me if they finish. 

Tomorrow(Thursday) the trial starts at 9:00 a.m. at Pomona courthouse (400 Civic Center Plaza #101 Pomona, CA) floor 5 department L. If anyone does want to come to the trial and watch please do not post any details on fb or any other social media site. Also while in the hallway in front of the courtroom do not talk about the case at all, this is a biggie, the jury is standing among you basically.

Katy

Trial: Day's 13 and 14 (4 week)

Sorry for the delay but I will start off with last Friday's court day. It was the defenses turn to call witnesses and so they put on their two expert doctors. Who have never met Devin in person and who are being paid to support the defenses claims. All I hear is that our wonderful district attorney was able to put what they were saying in context and strip away a little bit of the doctors credibility hooray!

At yesterday's  precedings I was told that our amazing Dr. Sadanand took the stand again and was able to strip just a little bit more of the defenses experts credibility. Then to everyone's surprise (but mine) the defendant actually took the stand in his own defense. Part of me wishes I knew more about that crazy man said but part of me is glad I don't. I probably would have been sick hearing him talk about "his son" and how much he supposedly loves him. Makes me sick just thinking about it.

Well tomorrow the defendant will finish up his time on the stand. Tentatively he will be followed by another one of Devins doctors and then there is a possibility I will have to take the stand again ugh.

We need prayers more then ever this week, this whole ordeal is really bringing us down. Things are starting to wind down a little and closing statements may be as soon as Thursday! I just keep praying the the jury see's through all the rehearsed stories and sees the truth in everyone's hearts. There is only one family this boy belongs with and that it with me and Devin's loving grandparents.

Tomorrow(Wednesday) the trial starts at 9:00 a.m. at Pomona courthouse (400 Civic Center Plaza #101 Pomona, CA) floor 5 department L. If anyone does want to come to the trial and watch please do not post any details on fb or any other social media site. Also while in the hallway in front of the courtroom do not talk about the case at all, this is a biggie, the jury is standing among you basically.

Katy

Trial: Day 12 (3rd week)

The defense started today with one of their two "experts" as well as a private investigator. I haven't been told anything other then it was still a good day for us. Don't know who is on tomorrow, maybe the other "expert" and then possibly closing statements soon? Anyways... I am just so ready for this to be over!

Tomorrow(Friday) the trial starts at 9:30a.m. at Pomona courthouse (400 Civic Center Plaza #101 Pomona, CA) floor 5 department L. If anyone does want to come to the trial and watch please do not post any details on fb or any other social media site. Also while in the hallway in front of the courtroom do not talk about the case at all, this is a biggie, the jury is standing among you basically.

Katy