Last week I got to send an exciting email to let a single parent know she won this year’s giveaway.  I always love doing that!  Like every year I wish I was able to do this for every single person who emails in their story, but I’m so happy I can do it for one.  In the years past I’ve been a bit faster getting this blog post up, but I’ve had some interesting developments in my own little family this past week (which I’ll share later down the road…so stay tuned!)

Now on to the winner, Bettye Poole.

“Even though Nolah was a complete surprise, a product of a not so well thought out decision, she has definitely been a blessing in disguise.  In the short 3 years since her birth I’ve learned so much about myself and what I’m capable of.  I really had no clue what love was until I became a mother and how much of an impact one little human being could have.  Being a single parent has not been easy, but at the end of the day when I look at my daughter I see nothing but the greatest accomplishment of my life.

I want to give her everything including a role model she can look up to and be proud of.  Last year I decided the only way to achieve this would be to go back to school and get an education.  I’m happy to say that with tremendous support from family, friends, and the Single Parent Scholarship fund of NWA I’m finishing my first year of college with a** 3.8 GPA**!!  This is just the beginning of a better and brighter future for us and I’m thankful to MJW Photography for giving us the opportunity to document in pictures this amazing time in our lives.”

I am so excited to photograph these beautiful girls.  And seriously, doesn’t Nolah look just like her mama?!  🙂