Spiritually, we may have heard people say, “You don’t have to look like what you’re going through.” Someone may have heard, “If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it must be a duck.” These are two different statements regarding how things appear to the onlooker. It is all true. Sometimes things are exactly what they appear to be and sometimes a person may not wear their situation on the outside. Another statement regarding one’s health upon a devastating result, maybe, “I didn’t know he/she was that sick.”
The first statement is what would describe the Rev. Enoch Fuzz’s present condition following his diagnosis of stage four lung cancer two years ago. There was a time when readers and the public would see Rev. Fuzz, pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church and his appearance was very weak and he showed signs of going through a health crisis. Yet, through his journey, he has made it a very long way, but not yet healed. Throughout his journey, Rev. Fuzz has also maintained his civic support in every way possible. While his journey now includes an unexpected opioid addiction, he was recently a part of an event that promotes the importance of voting, “Party To the Polls.” He can be seen on NewsChannel 5 Open Line (5+) in an interview with Carrie Sharp.
This interview also features Jessica and the OneNashville event that allowed people to meet the candidates in a different environment that was friendly and informative. Fuzz, says that he thinks the main reason for people not voting is literacy. While people may not know (just as the statements above indicates) there are many people who cannot read. They have made it through life without the ability to read, yet it is not always noticeable. Because it is important to vote, Pastor Fuzz indicates that it should be the duty of the government to make sure people are comfortable in their voting. They should be offered support that would allow them a method of learning about the candidates and making an informed and educated vote for the offices that lead our cities and states.
Carrie Sharp said, “You look good,” a statement made by many people. Rev. Fuzz is now in the battle with opioid addiction, yet he doesn’t wear his pain on the outside. He has maintained the approach to his entire journey to speak about how he feels and let people know that he is not yet well as he often looks good and healthy when he is seen out and about in the community. Situations regarding his health are not always as they may appear. However, he is healing. He is not ashamed and admonishes others that they should not be ashamed of this addiction to opioids. He notes that he has been really sick, but he has had good care. “I’m gonna win and I hope my journey will inspire other people to beat that too,” said Fuzz in his dedication to beat the wiles of opioid addiction. He continues to remind everyone, “People, you can overcome any addiction.”
“People, your prayers have sincerely made a difference,” Pastor Fuzz recalls. Therefore, continue to pray. Pastor Fuzz continues to pray for each of you and “the whole wide world,” as you are an important part of his journey. Also, check out his status on Facebook as he gives praise through words, songs, and photos. You will be blessed. Thanks for reading and sharing, “Cancer: My Journey in Time,” each week.
