Until Tomorrow

1997

In a small, cozy hospital room, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. A two-month-old baby boy lay nestled in a crib, his tiny fingers curled around the edge. The soft glow of the night lamp illuminated the room as a young neonatal nurse, with a heart full of hope and love, stood beside the crib, gazing at the precious bundle. "Baby boy Wingo."

"He's gonna be something special one day," murmured the nurse, her eyes brimming with tears of joy and hope.

Sallie, placed a gentle hand on her shoulder, "he's gonna live. Be absolutely perfect." She said to the nurse.

Ms. Allen debated for this weeks, the chances of this baby boy being able to live were told to be slim to none. A sick child coming into her life unable to hardly breathe on his own, they left the fate of this beautiful baby boy in the hands of Ms. Allen.

"I'll take him," Sallie whispered, her voice filled with love as she carefully lifted the baby into her arms.

Demarcus's early years were filled with warmth and delicate care. Momma Sallie showered him with love, providing him with all the comfort a child could ask for. Yet, as Demarcus grew, the shadows of his past occasionally cast their dark clouds over his life. They continued to make their reappearances through countless surgeries, including doctor's appointments and many hours of therapy.

As he entered grade school, Demarcus was almost instantly marked as different. His glasses and love for books amongst factoring disabilities made him an easy target for the bullies lurking in the corridors. Taunts and jeers followed him wherever he went, the whispers of being called a "nerd" and "retardant" echoing in his ears.

Despite the relentless bullying, Demarcus found solace in his books and thirst for knowledge. His curiosity knew no bounds, and the school library became his sanctuary. He spent countless hours immersed in the pages of adventure, science, and history, expanding his mind far beyond the confines of the classroom. Alongside his love for books and writing grew his interest and passion for music.

His academic prowess shone through despite the torment he faced. He tackled each subject with an eagerness to learn, consistently achieving top grades that seemed to surprise even his teachers.

Despite the adversities, Demarcus's spirit remained unbroken on the surface. His resilience and determination to excel in the face of adversity became his guiding light, a beacon of hope amid the darkness of being an outcast.

As he gazed out of his bedroom window, watching the stars twinkle in the night sky, Demarcus knew that despite the challenges ahead, he was destined for something extraordinary. The fire within him burned brightly, fueling his ambition and shaping his path toward a future filled with promise and success.