So since Father’s Day is just around the corner, I wanted to dedicate a special blog to the best father a girl could ask for, Bob Blattner…otherwise known as “Bobby Blatts”!! My dad has been such an amazing support, not only for the last 9 months abroad doing missions, but for the last 23 years of my life. Dr. Bob Blattner is a man of many talents. He’s without a doubt the most intelligent man I know, a talented race car driver back when I was a kid, an ENT physician who took out many of my friend’s tonsils growing up, a great cook who’s food is always delicious, and an amazing trombone player…especially with a jazz ensemble or a church orchestra for Easter. Recently this year, my dad has joined the bell choir at our church, First Pres. in Greeley, which I think is the coolest thing ever and can’t wait to go home and watch him perform. These are just a few things I love about my daddy. But the best thing about my Father is His faith in the Lord and his heart. Sarah and Daddy Bob in Vatican City outside of St. Peters, Summer 2010.
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He is a kind, gentle and compassionate man that believes in the power of prayer and can attest to the phenomenal works of the Holy Spirit. I am blessed to have two believers as parents. I know, without a doubt, that His commitment to the Lord has shaped my walk with Jesus through all these years. Out of all the crazy adventures God has taken me in my life, from missions to South Africa in college to Semester at Sea study abroad to the World Race, Dr. Bob has never put his foot down, and never freaked out that something horrible would happen to me. Yes, of course he loves me very much and wants me to be safe like any good father, but he trusts that God is doing incredible things in my life and finds peace and joy in Jesus. That is a quality in my father that I absolutely admire and love.
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No matter what news I bring him across the globe, he is always lending a supportive ear and encouraging words. I know I am always in his prayers and I appreciate his love, prayers, support and yes…even blog comments, more than I could ever begin to explain. My father taught me what it means to work hard, study hard, and play hard later. He taught me to have ambition, passion and faith and that those things will bring me to where I want to be. He’s also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, and has the greatest sense of humor. Just ask any of our good family friends and they’ll tell you, when Bobby Blatts gets going, people have to struggle to keep from peeing their pants at his jokes. I definitely get some of my sense of humor from him, and I’m very glad.
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Daddy Bob, thank you for all the years of coaching soccer and softball for me and my teams. Thank you for all your help with my homework…from grade school to college, you’ve always been able to answer my questions. Thank you for teaching me all about music. I am a fan of reggae and jazz music because of you. 🙂 Thank you for all the advice you’ve given me over the years and good talks in the kitchen. Thank you for all the amazing trips and adventures you and Mom have taken me on…I’m so blessed by the experiences you’ve allowed me to have. Thank you for always giving me a diagnosis and good medicine whenever I’m sick. I never have to go to the doctor because of you and Momma Mary.
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Thank you for coming to all my theater productions, sports games, choir and piano recitals and always smiling and waving at me from the audience when I’d look out at you…that helped the nerves a lot. Thank you for all the good barbeque, pies and meals you’ve made me. I miss all your food, especially here in Uganda. Thank you for showing me what a man of God is all about, I pray my future husband has many similar qualities to you. Thank you for putting up with three women in the house growing up…you are a real man for enduring the three of us and always showing us girls grace when we didn’t deserve it. Thank you for being such a constant support system this year. I couldn’t have done any of this without you. I love you so much, Daddy. I hope your Father’s Day is incredible and please know that I would give anything to be there with you and the family. May God continue to bless you and keep you safe until I return.
LOVE YOU!!!!
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Your Daughter,
Angie 🙂
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Dad and I, Christmas Eve in the Carribean on a cruise, December 2009
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