For the last few weeks, Rev. Enoch Fuzz, pastor of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, has been reiterating the analogy of ‘staying and playing in the game’ to that of living life. In essence, it is not easy to go through life without some bumps, bruises, aches, and pains. Just like all athletic games, the players have to endure some bumps, bruises, aches, and pains in order to remain on the team and attempt to lead their teams to a victory—one game at a time. Yet some games are less stressful than others—and some situations in life are less stressful than other at times.
He has been on a long journey with stage four lung cancer, so Rev. Fuzz has found that all ‘long journeys’ in life apply to health and wellness as well. Nevertheless, Rev. Fuzz is dedicated to ‘staying in the race to finish the game’ at all costs. Through the various issues that continue to arise, he remains steadfast and maintains the thought that all things could be worse, because there are other people who are in a worse situations than himself.
Most recently Rev. Fuzz made the following statement of encouragement to anyone who may be in a similar situation.
“My doctor’s appointment today was good news when talking about cancer,” Rev. Fuzz said. “The cancer growth is stable, which means it’s not getting better nor worse. It’s always good that your cancer is not spreading. But the cancer tumor is there on that lung. The bad news is that breathing is more tedious. Get plenty rest which means you’re not allowed to do and go at the same pace you want to. Eating healthy is good but don’t feel like you gotta eat the whole plate of food. Since my activity is less it means I require fewer calories. No pain no gain, so learn to play with pain and always be consoled that you are blessed beyond what is deserved. And many people are going through greater trials than you. I still have joy.”
Living with cancer and having joy makes this situation a testimony of faith. Without maintaining that love and joy, living could be a little more difficult. Athletes have a true love for their sport. It enables them to play through physical and mental pains. We must all live life just the same. It is possible if you have that joy within for your mission in life.
Even when there’s pain in the game, there’s also joy in the game. You can win.
Keep praying for Rev. Fuzz for his health and healing. Pray, share and be encouraged by the postings and weekly readings of ‘Cancer: My Journey in Time.’
