Reception - Part 1

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The following pictures are an amateur attempt at sharing with you scenes from Daniel and Christine's wedding reception. A professional photographer was present to cover the event. No doubt once those pictures are available, the happy couple will post them somewhere for all to view. At that time, we will provide a link to the professional photos from Daniel and Christine's wedding and reception -- along with a link to Geoff and Kelsey's wedding/reception.

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- The Editing Staff

Everything is set and ready for the guests to arrive

The Wedding Cake

The Bride and Groom have arrived


Prince Charming and Cinderella welcome their guests



Well you have to admit, she does look like a beautiful Cinderella

Reception - Part 2

Guests are treated to a delicious full meal prepared by Karen's (Christine's Mom) professional catering staff

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The siblings (minus Stephen who was unable to leave Tennessee)

Aubrey actually appears relaxed!


Daniel and Christine mingle with their guests

Evening approaches as everyone enjoys the great food

Reception - Part 3

View of the reception venue from outside

Sunset with the Utah State Capitol in the background

The first dance by Mr. and Mrs. Conner

Celebrating continues well into the night

Christine and Daniel depart amidst a shower of sparklers

Reception Video

Note from Editor:

This little video was taken from my inexpensive still camera and not a video camera. Though grainy and jumpy, it captures the feel of the reception.

The Wedding - Part 2

Together Forever: T Bob and The Girl Who Stood By Him Thru It All

With Christine's Parents, Jeff and Karen

Bride and Groom with Aubrey and Mendy

Geoff and Kelsey hug their new sister-in-law

The Wedding - Part 1

Saturday 29 August, 4:30 pm MST

Note from the editor:

Five months ago, when I photographed a night view from Daniel's hospital room, the Salt Lake Temple (where Daniel and Christine were married today) and the Utah State Capitol (near where they will have their reception this evening) were barely distinguishable points of light in the night sky. That evening (March 31st) as Daniel lay in a hospital bed with a ventilator tube inserted in his throat, Daniel and Christine's wedding seemed as distant and unreachable as those two tiny lights far away in the darkness. Today we saw a miracle happen as two happy and healthy young people became husband and wife. It is no small tribute to the countless prayers of family and friends, to the trauma team and nurses who worked so hard to provide Daniel with expert care -- and especially to the One who made Daniel whole again.

The Salt Lake Temple where Daniel and Christine were married this morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Conner

Christine's bouquet was designed by Aubrey

Day 152 -- Wedding Day!

Saturday 29 August 2009, 8:30 AM MST

Daniel and Christine will be married this morning at 10 AM.

We are taking our camera and will follow up with pictures and commentary as soon as possible.

We also plan to post pictures from Geoff and Kelsey's wedding as soon as they are available from the professional photographer who covered their wedding.

Day 140 -- Great News

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Monday 17 August -- Letter from Aubrey

Dear Bill,

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A wonderful thing happened last week. Daniel went in for his long awaited visit and hopefully, final check up with his trauma team. Since he had so many CT scans throughout his hospital stays, they decided against exposing him to more radiation. Upon close examination and review of all of his vitals, they all concurred that Daniel showed no signs of infection or abscess in his liver, and should be released on a "to be seen, as needed" basis.

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Having been by his side throughout 4 1/2 months of moment-to-moment critical procedures, setbacks, and "Let's wait and see" prognoses, they all stood and gave him a standing ovation.

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He now only has (2) more surgeries...the removal of the hardware in his arm, and the hernia repair; neither of which is critical.

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On Saturday, we celebrated with Geoff and Kelsey, their wedding. It was a beautiful day, ceremony, and reception. We are so happy for them.

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In less than 2 weeks, Daniel and Christine will be married, and all of our lives will change yet again. Change is said to be "good". We feel so very blessed to have our boys healthy, safe, and happy, and are going to collapse after all of this excitement has passed. As well, I think Alex and Stephen will welcome a little more attention directed their way. They have been so supportive throughout this whole ordeal.

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Please convey to everyone how grateful we are for their enduring support. Through your blog site, we have all been able to witness, experience, and participate in this miracle. It has been a God send for all of us.

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Love,

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Aub

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Editor's Note: When Aubrey called us (just after Daniel returned from his check up with the trauma team) and described their standing ovation for Daniel, Aubrey's voice choked with emotion. This has truly been an immense ordeal for Daniel and his entire family -- and an even more immense miracle that he has recovered so well and is able to move on with his life and marriage plans.

Geoffrey's wedding last Saturday evening was a delightful and festive gathering of two families on a beautiful summer evening -- with great food, awesome dancing and an overall wonderful event . Thank you to Kelsey's parents (if you happen to read this blog) for creating such a perfect and memorable occasion. We all feel fortunate to be a part of your extended family.