MY DASH

Recently the Milwaukee Brewers mourned the loss of their beloved Bob Uecker.  One thing that was said about Uecker really caught my attention:

"Bob Uecker famously lived a life that 'filled up the dash', referring to the period between his birth and death.  He was a beloved figure in baseball, known for his playing career, broadcasting work, and unique comedic style."

The phrase "filled up the dash" really caught my attention.  

Maybe because I am nearing age 55, maybe because I am going to be a grandma in a few weeks, or maybe because my "career" for the past 26 years has been a stay-at-home- I started to think about how I am filling my dash.  

Then I listened to this song from my praise song playlist, and I really felt like these lyrics captured what I I am trying to do with my dash: simple moments that change the world...

Lyrics of Dream Small by Josh Wilson

verse

It′s a mama singin' songs about the Lord

It′s a daddy spendin' family time, the world says he cannot afford

These simple moments change the world

It's a pastor at a tiny little church

40 years of lovin′ on the broken and the hurt

These simple moments change the world

chorus

Dream small

Don′t buy the lie, you've got to do it all

Just let Jesus use you where you are

One day at a time

Live well

Lovin′ God and others as yourself

Find little ways where only you can help

With His great love

A tiny rock can make a giant fall

Dream small

verse

It's visiting the widow down the street

Or dancin′ on a Friday with your friend with special needs

These simple moments change the world

Of course, there's nothin′ wrong with bigger dreams

Just don't miss the minutes on your way to bigger things, no

'Cause these simple moments change the world

chorus

So dream small

Don′t buy the lie, you′ve got to do it all

Just let Jesus use you where you are

One day at a time

Live well

Lovin' God and others as yourself

Find little ways where only you can help

With His great love

A tiny rock can make a giant fall

So dream small

bridge

Keep lovin′, keep servin', keep listenin′, keep learnin'

Keep prayin′, keep hopin', keep seekin', keep searchin′

Add up the small things and watch them grow bigger

The God who does all things makes oceans from rivers

chorus

So dream small

Don′t buy the lie, you've got to do it all

Just let Jesus use you where you are

One day at a time

Live well

Lovin′ God and others as yourself (others as yourself)

Find little ways where only you can help (only you can help)

With His great love (his great love)

A tiny rock can make a giant fall

Yeah, five loaves and two fish can feed them all

So dream small.