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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#1061	jewelsmcblah	Apr 15 2008 00:26
Keeping you all in my thoughts.
#1062	caudillbug	Apr 15 2008 13:41
I stumbled amoung this posting, and I will be sure to add your family in my prayers! I know this must be difficult but cannot begin to imagine how much. I have a 19 month old little girl and always find myself kissing her on the cheek "just once more" b/c I constantly have the fear of her being taken away from me. I don't know if that's normal or not, but I just worry! So, I hope you get some information soon as to where Chris might be, and I will sure be praying for you! May God be with your family! ♥
#1063	caudillbug	Apr 15 2008 13:44
I meant to add this to my post.. I noticed the dat he was last seen was my the day my daughter was born.. even more touching.. I will be keeping my eye out here in North Carolina. My deepest sympathy!
#1064	momofaussoldier	Apr 15 2008 21:52
Still keeping you and your family in my prayers.
#1065	shanfood	Apr 16 2008 16:32
We had a couple of really bad days, but we are back to "normal" for now. Dave said that when people tell us we are amazing and so strong and so on that he is now going to tell them "no we aren't, we are falling apart all over the place and we don't even know what a good day is anymore!". Dave and I have a lot of different ideas on a lot of things, we are definitely opposites attract, and sometimes that is hard with this trial. I see things and feel things that he doesn't and vice versa. His roller coaster seems to be more extreme then mine is. Some days I wish he wouldn't hit so low, but I know there are days he wished I wouldn't burry my head in the sand. In the beginning we clung to each other more then we are now. We are still here for each other and we still support each other, we just are handling things differently so it is harder to be on the same page at the same time. The good in it is that we are allowing each other to grieve and stress and handle all the emotions on what ever level we each can. I don't expect him to feel or act or do or say what I do. I don't agree with some of the things he has done and some of the things he is doing, but I know that I am not him and that he needs to do whatever he can to help himself through it. That isn't always easy because some of what he is doing hurts me and I feel left out. But we honestly are both trying to get through this the best we can. Some days I wonder if we are going to survive this. We have not heard from the PI for a while, I'm more willing to sit and wait it out. Dave is ready to jump out of his skin. So that is our update for now. Thank you all for your willingness to help us through this. I know the reason we are still standing is because of all the support from everyone else! ~Shannon
#1066	jr5757	Apr 16 2008 17:21
My heart soul reach out to you all. I can't even begin to know what you guys are really going through, but I pray for you all. Lord, thank you that you hold each of us in the palms of Your oh so capable hands. We pray that you bring a quick conclusion to this matter and reunite Chris to his family and friends and that this situation brings glory to Your name.
#1067	daizymae	Apr 18 2008 20:54
bump Thinking of you Shannon.
#1068	lilsammi23	Apr 18 2008 21:29
I'm so sorry for all that you are going through Shannon {{{{HUGS}}}}
#1069	ddugan	Apr 18 2008 22:14
Shannon, When I read your post, I wanted to weep for you both. I can truly feel your pain through your words. I know this must be so indescribably hard for you and your family. I just hope our continued prayers and thoughts can be of some help for you all. You tell your husband that strength comes in different forms. Being able to express your grief and weakness in times like this is a strength all of its own. God bless you.
#1070	p0nda	Apr 20 2008 18:04
I'm so sorry Shannon. I really have no other words. I'm sorry that you're still going through this, and this has become part of your daily existence. You don't deserve it.
#1071	jewelsmcblah	Apr 21 2008 23:16
{{{{HUGS}}}}
#1072	nycgirl	Apr 22 2008 06:11
I am thinking of you, Shannon. Light candles everyone, we must keep the vigil for Christopher.
#1073	daizymae	Apr 22 2008 17:26
For Shannon and family. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi =CC
#1074	missykris1	Apr 22 2008 20:07
I just came across this thread and read through all of your updates. My prayers are with you and your family. It is safe to say you are living every parents worst nightmare. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
#1075	shanfood	Apr 24 2008 01:53
There really isn't much to say. The last few days have been ok, we just keep moving forward. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but I'm not so sure I would trade many people places either. I can't imagine going through some of the things that others have to. Dave has been really supportive lately. I honestly love that man more then I could have ever imagined loving anyone. Some days I wonder if we are going to make it though. This really is a strain on everything, including our marriage. It comes in waves. Over all we are surviving, we just have our moments of not being able to function like we normaly would. People always ask how we are doing and if the smile is painted on. It really is a day to day thing. Somedays I do not know how we are going to breath one more minute without knowing where our son is. And some days we are so lifted and blessed with peace that we know no matter what is going on it is all in God's hands and in 100 years from now it will all be ok. It still hurts, but it is liveable. I still smile, I still laugh, I still have many reasons to give thanks everyday. I still sing along with my favorite songs on the radio and sneak time to take a nap on Sundays. A lot of things are "normal" for us. Although there is constantly this battle in our minds of what has happened to Chris. I hope someday we know. My biggest fear is never knowing. Thank you for the candles and prayers and your time checking in on us. Thanks for staying with me through this. ~Shannon
#1076	spirochete	Apr 24 2008 02:22
Thank you for checking in, although it breaks my heart it's not with better news. I can't even tell you how sorry I am
#1077	changeofheart	Apr 24 2008 03:03
You are still in my thoughts and prayers.
#1078	maryjmoon	Apr 24 2008 15:29
I can't even begin to imagine the nightmare you're living right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary
#1079	daizymae	Apr 24 2008 21:01
Shannon, I wish you would get some news sometime soon. I can only imagine the roller coaster of emotions you are on and the strain it can cause. Keeping you all in my thoughts.
#1080	happyhealthyme	Apr 26 2008 07:32
Still praying for your happy ending, Shannon!
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