Missing Son, Prayers Please

Missing Son, Prayers Please		shanfood
		Sep 07 2007 07:30
EDIT: Chris went missing September 3rd 2007, here is a link to his web site, please let everyone you know know about this. Thank you. www.FindChris.org I'm crying as I'm typing, so please overlook all typos...I'm really not all here. Our son, who turned 18 last month, has been missing now for 76 hours. He went to work Monday, left work and no one has heard from him nor seen him since. He wasn't having any problems with us, Sunday we all were together and had a great time. He wasn't having any problems with his girlfriend. He did have a bad day at work and we are guessing he went off on a drive too cool down, but we really don't know. He didn't say anything to anybody about where he was going. He was in a hurry to get to work that day and left his wallet home. So he has no money on him nor any access to money. We were able to get into his bank account today and there hasn't been any unusual activity in the last month. We have called everyone he knows and no one knows anything. His girlfriend has called everyone she can think of too. This is so out of character for him. He has never done anything like this before. The police are involved and doing all they can. Two different aerial searches were done today and tomorrow there is a ground search going on with volunteers and the police department. He has been listed as a missing person in all 50 states along with a description of his blazer. The police department made up fliers for us to put around town. The top of it says "Missing Person, Suspicious Circumstances". This is so unreal. This is something that happens on TV, not in real life. The roller coaster of emotions is beyond imagination. The possibilities of what has happened to him and where he might be are endless. To the East of us is a canyon, to the West is desert hills. He could be anywhere. Not knowing anything is the worst. My husband and our other children are hitting their limits too. Our home is crazy is an understatement. We have had lots of friends and family offer love and support. Meals have been brought in for three days. Our phones are ringing off the hook with well wishers and everyone wondering what they can do. I'm sorry for going on and on, I just want to cover all the bases, but I'm sure I've missed some things. Prayers are definitely welcome. Mostly I'm still in shock. I'm not sure I'll be back on the site for a while. I will post as soon as we know anything. Please everyone take care, and go hug your kids... EDIT: Here is a link to the news paper artical. http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200709 07/NEWS01/709070304 I tried uploading the flier but it didn't happen, I'm not sure why. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. It does help to know that people care. EDIT: I took a picture of the flier and added it to my pictures EDIT: Here is a link to the web site http://www.findchris.org/

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#1041	ddugan	Mar 31 2008 04:01
Just dropping in to let you know you and your family are in my prayers. We will not forget you, Shannon.
#1042	funindasun	Mar 31 2008 04:14
Dont lose hope. I pray for your son and for you and your family. He will totally turn up, dont you worry one bit:)
#1043	nycgirl	Mar 31 2008 07:13
Shannon, we are thinking of you, Dave and Chris. I am sorry things are piling up for you and I sincerely hope there will be a break soon, something to let you know where Chris is. You are so strong. I am thinking of you and praying for you. Please light candles everyone, now is as important as ever
#1044	tracker	Apr 01 2008 02:10
I've been away for a while (only peeking in to this thread now and then), but I haven't stopped thinking about you and praying for you and your family. I'm anxious to hear what comes of the People's Court tape. Thanks for keeping us posted Shannon.
#1045	shanfood	Apr 02 2008 01:06
Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. Dave and I and our 15 year old watched the tape. I had to rewind it to double check, but it was not Chris. It does look a lot like him and the shot is so brief that I can see why anyone would think it would be him. Thank you all for keeping your eyes open. One of these times it is going to be Chris! I did not put in proper punctuation when I said that other things besides Chris missing that are causing us stress. Chris is the only "thing" missing for us. There are other things going on in our lives that are a plateful. We are overloaded...but who isn't? We have a five year old boy in our community that is fighting cancer, and a 15 year old girl too. I can't imagine being their parents. I keep saying that at least with Chris we still have hope that he is safe and fine. It's hard not knowing that for sure, but we do have that to hope for and hold on to. Thank you all for hanging in here with me. It really does help to have you to lean on. It helps knowing that others have not forgotten about Chris. ~Shannon
#1046	happyhealthyme	Apr 02 2008 04:35
Hi Shannon. I am new to the site, but came across your posting about Chris. I can't imagine what you are going through right now, but my prayers are with you! I always take the time to look at the pictures of missing children that come in the mail because you never know when you might recognize someone. I always think, "If it were my child missing, I would want everyone to keep looking." I know there is nothing anyone can say to make you feel better, but I will pray for Chris' safe return. I admire your strength! Beth
#1047	cmcstowe	Apr 04 2008 05:36
Shannon, I just want you to know I am always thinking of you and your family. I'm sure it was disappointing to say the least that the tape was a dead end, but it is certainly not the end of our search for Chris. I don't know who puts out those flyers in the mail about missing children, but do you think that would be an avenue to look down?
#1048	s_mathews	Apr 04 2008 13:45
Shannon, As always our prayers are with you!!
#1049	shanfood	Apr 07 2008 02:45
I'm headed into one of the craziest weeks of my life, so I thought I had better post now before I skip another week. I had a dream last week that Dave and I were driving in the mountains to the east of us and we went off the road. From where we landed we could see that the mountain under the road was concave. There were trees all around so no one would have known it unless you had gone off the road and crashed there. We could see Chris' body and his blazer all smashed behind him. It was obvious that he had wrecked the night he went missing. We knew it was him because of the clothes he was wearing. In a split second I was trying to tell Dave not to get any closer, that we had seen enough and needed to let the police take care of it all and at the same time I wanted to run over and hold Chris even though I knew I couldn‘t make anything better. I was looking at Dave saying "No, no, no" when I woke up. It is still haunting me. I'm crying just thinking about it. It was so real, even though I know it was just a bad dream. That same night I had a dream that our youngest son was missing and we were by a large river. I didn't want to go back to sleep after those dreams. We are looking at doing a 10k here in May. As things get planned I may add it to the site and have anyone who wants to join in and do it virtually. We would do it just after the 8th month mark of Chris missing. We have heard from the PI's. They are working hard and trying to find us some answers. So far nothing concrete, but some hopeful trails are out there. I'll let you know if anything comes of it. Thank you all for your continued support. It really is so wonderful to have a place to come to and "talk". Your prayers are being answered, we are still being lifted! ~Shannon
#1050	alysonm	Apr 07 2008 02:58
Hi there, Try not to worry too much about your dreams ~ its your subconscious worrying coming to the front. Keeping your spirits up and having hope is draining on the soul, and dreams are a way of letting you know that. i hope you and Dave have someone professional to talk to.. and your other kids. It is important to be able to release your fears to someone not emotionally involved in your family. And especially with everything else going on in your lives...to have a safe place for all of you to individually be able to voice your fears & concerns is fundemental to keeping you all sane & cohesive as a family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
#1051	lhoch	Apr 07 2008 19:21
I know that dreams can be scary. I have had them of my children dying before and wake up devestated even though I know it was a dream. I will sit there and cry. I am sure it was much worse for you with your son missing but it was just a dream. You have hope. Praying for your son and your family.
#1052	ismile67	Apr 08 2008 04:08
The dreams would terrify me and comfort me at the same time. I pray this means you are close to finding him. I like to see it as he is reaching out to. My best to you and your family.
#1053	thatgirldina	Apr 08 2008 20:23
I'm still hoping and praying for some good news soon. Hugs and kisses Shannon.
#1054	daizymae	Apr 09 2008 02:20
Shannon, sorry that the tape didn't show Chris....I was really hoping that lead would pan out. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
#1055	cruebug2002	Apr 09 2008 02:48
We in Alaska are still thinking and praying for you! I will do the run with you all. But please nto on the weekend of my triathlon. that will be ont he 18th. But the next day I will do it with you. I will even see about getting a picture or something for you. God Bless and Lift this family up as they continue their search for their son. in your name I pray, Lord. AMEN Jenn
#1056	p0nda	Apr 09 2008 20:55
Thanks for keeping us updated. I can't even fathom how you manage daily life with all this added stress. As always, my thoughts and hopes remain with you.
#1057	laurieellen	Apr 11 2008 20:25
Stay strong Shannon.
#1058	changeofheart	Apr 11 2008 21:31
I am still thinking of you everyday.
#1059	changeofheart	Apr 12 2008 03:57
Just bumping you to the top. Still thinking of you!
#1060	thatgirldina	Apr 14 2008 00:16
I'm still thinking of you and your family daily. Hugs to all of you.
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