Second Chance at Love
story by Armando Sanchez
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(2008 Armando Sanchez / The Mountain Workshops)Sam built his himself. He was taught carpentry while he served in the army and contiued the trade after his discharge.
Sam and Shirley both keep photos of their former spouses in the house.
When Sam and Shirley Perry started dating, church was one of the first places they went. Now, after 14 years of marriage, the couple attends the Pentecostal Tabernacle together.
After she gets home from work Shirley plays fetch with their dog Champion. " I wanted him to get a dog so he wouldn't be so lonely while I was at work."
Shirely gives Sam a B12 shot after she gets home from work. Sam was recently told by his doctor to take a B12 shot on the first of every month.(2008 Armando Sanchez / The Mountain Workshops)
Shirley washes the dishes while Sam dries after dinner Friday night.
Patrica Yokley, a nurse at Morgan Hall clinc is blessed by James Chambers at a Peticastle Tabenacal church service. (2008 Armando Sanchez / The Mountain Workshops)
Heriberto Becerra of Nayarit Mexico spikes tobacco early Wednesday morning. Heriberto moved up from Nayarit 8 years ago to work on a tobacco farm. (2008 Armando Sanchez / The Mountain Workshops)