Cory and the Seahawks game
Cory is one of my most favorite people in the world. I am so thankful that he has been a part of my life for such a long time. I feel far more prepared to raise my boys because of Cory. He was just three when Cam and I started dating and only six when we got married. When we found out we were having our own little boy, I was really happy and hoped he’d be a little like Cory (actually, they both are a little like him). I have really appreciated how he has always shared what he’s interested in with me. I enjoy listening to his ideas and plans. I have seen him grow up so much in the last couple of years. I really, really like him. He is genuine, transparent, generous and thoughtful. Cory challenges himself and desires to do what’s right– even if it isn’t easy.
In a week, Cory will be leaving for Guatemala again. He will be staying for three months this time and will actually be living at Kairos House. He will be spending his days playing with and encouraging pediatric cancer patients. Please pray with us for his safety and for his strength to be found in God. Please pray that God would be glorified through Cory’s ministry in Guatemala. I know that already this act of sacrifice– leaving behind all of the comforts of home at 16 years old, to pursue God’s calling and to love others– has made a huge impact in my family. Sean and Caleb are watching every move Cory makes and seeing what truly matters most.
The boys LOVE their uncle Cory. He is only seven years older than Sean and eight years older than Caleb. The three of them have always had a pretty special connection but it seems now even more than ever. As the time gets shorter between now and when Cory leaves, the boys want to spend every second with him. They have had lunch dates and a couple of overnights in the last two weeks. At this very moment they are currently adding on to the tree house that the boys started with Mike this summer. I am amazed at how patient he is with the boys. He pursues spending time with them and plans fun things to do.
This past week, knowing we were going to be in Seattle for the weekend, Cory got the idea of surprising the boys while we were down there and taking them to a Seahawks game. We couldn’t resist and decided to come along too. We told the boys we were going to go to lunch downtown after church and we met up with Cory and Mike there. The boys didn’t have a clue what was going on. Casually at lunch Cory asked the boys if they wanted to go to a football game– and they flipped out! I had brought all of our Seahawks fan apparel in a backpack so that once the announcement was made they could get all decked out. No green and blue mohawks this time though! We had such a fun time at the game (well except for one small issue–there was that drunk lady that tackled Sean and sent him flying into the row below his seat and two rows below hers as she fell on him– he’s fine btw).
Thanks so much Cory, that was a great idea! We love you. It was really special to be there with all of those Watters boys. I really don’t mind being outnumbered with these guys. 
It’s stressful to be a Seahawks fan! Once upon a time I couldn’t have cared less about football and I miss those carefree days!