Things I Wanted My Grandson to Know Before I Leave

By Kenn Stobbe

Written by a loving grandfather for his only grandchild, Things I Wanted My Grandson to Know Before I Leave presents a collection of quotes, sayings, snippets, and observations that author Kenn Stobbe believes helped him to live a successful, God-centered life.

Kenns grandson was born to his adopted daughter, a single mother. The boy became the son the older man never had, born when he was already in his mid-sixties. Since the boy is without a father to give him advice, Kenn--thinking he would not live long enough to pass any words of wisdom along to his grandson as he was growing updecided to write them out instead.

His primary objective is to help his grandson live the same type of life he has himself. As part of this collection, Kenn addresses, life, love, common sense, manners, morals, values, and beliefs, with a sprinkling of his own thoughts and opinions. Some of the entries are humorous, while others are more serious and thought-provoking.

Things I Wanted My Grandson to Know Before I Leave offers a heartwarming glimpse into the character and integrity of one man and into the depth of his love for his grandson.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Mar 20, 2014
• ISBN: 9781491727324

Kenn Stobbe

Kenn Stobbe has always admired the cowboy way of life-simple, hardworking, and honest. He and his wife, Jan, make their home in ranching country northwest of Burwell, Nebraska, in the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills.

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THINGS I WANTED

MY GRANDSON TO KNOW

before I leave

KENN STOBBE

iUniverse LLC

Bloomington

THINGS I WANTED MY GRANDSON TO KNOW BEFORE I LEAVE

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ISBN: 978-1-4917-2733-1 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4917-2732-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014904576

iUniverse rev. date: 04/01/2014

Cover Photography and Consulting

Lindsy Gumb

LG Photography

Lindsygumbphotography.com

Burwell Nebraska

Special Thanks:

To my God for giving me the courage to speak from my heart and letting me live in the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills

In memory of

Missy

(Kathleen Miles)

1947-2014

Big as the Sky!

Introduction

My dearest Grayson,

I was already an old man when you were born so chances of me being around to tell you these things while you are growing up are pretty slim. From the day you were born I began making a list of old sayings, quotations, snippets, lessons I’ve learned, beliefs, and observations that I believe helped make me who I am; some I read, others were told to me by friends and loved ones, and still others were my own thoughts. Many made me laugh, and many brought tears to my eyes, but all made me think. I thought all were worth knowing and remembering. You are the son I never had and my aim is to share them with you in hopes they might make you a better person, and your journey through this life just a little easier. Only you, your loved ones and friends will ever know if I hit my mark.

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