Big A Hammer

My name is Anthony Dale Pogue Stockton and welcome to my life! I am an aspiring Olympian with a desire to help our youth in America. I come from very humble beginnings and learned the true value of hard work and what it means to fight for a dream. My life, in a rural town of Franklin-Simpson, Kentucky, taught me that if you persevere through the toughest times and stay dedicated, everything is possible. We are all born with the same blessings but many are beaten down by their circumstances. My passion is to inspire others. To show them, by example that they can achieve whatever their heart desires if they just never give up. With your help, I know I will achieve my dreams and be in a position to help others do the same.

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I'm sore, tired, aching and couldn't be happier. With two days into my training and I can instantly feel like I'm doing all the right things. I am on an amazing team, mjolnir throwers club, and I may not be at the level of my teammates but I will one day. Thank you God for blessing me.

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This is an old post but I love it. Until I am ready to illuminate the sky like a star, I will work in the shadows of the clouds, preparing myself for the responsibilities ahead. -Anthony Dale Pogue Stockton

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Let's go ladies, bring out on home.

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I finished Chemo! Last Friday i finished my fourth cycle of ABVD chemo!!

So i know over the last months I haven’t written much here. The truth is I really haven’t been very public about this, I told the people who I care about right when I was diagnosed and then if people wrote me and asked me how i have been or what I am up to i might tell them.

At my college everyone knows, its so small news like this travels fast and when your gone people wonder why. But I haven’t written or posted about it on Facebook or Instagram. I probably look like always on those social media platforms. I guess I just don’t want pity - that was the hardest at the faces of people that found out that you have cancer, it made me so uncomfortable.

I lucked out - I was never extremely ill, side-effects where really minimal. My blood work was always strong, my neulasta shots always worked. I was able to finish my second semester of college from home! I am so grateful for all of that.

The only thing that did go was my hair. On the top pictures you can see my hair pre-chemo, straightened and all natural. The below pictures where taken today after my shower, its barley there - if i put it in a high bun though you can not really tell that its really that little. I really really really hope it comes back soon and grows fast so it will be long again. The truth is i know it will take three years to have the same hair as in the picture above but you can always dream.

I will officially be cancer free on the 17th of July even if i might need radiation after that - “just to be safe”. I’m going back to college in September and I can’t wait for that!

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Contrasts on being on the path of being cancer free.

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Hey everyone, I hope everyone is having a great day and after a long time away. I decided to make a account and share my life as I go chase my dreams. Hope everyone is doing the same. Love you all.