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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/arti cle?AID=/20070907/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/

thoughts and prayers comming from PA every day! Hope your holiday was nice.

Hugz xxoo

Still thinking of you and your family Shannon. I, too, hope and pray for good news to arrive every day.

Dave and I, without any kids, went and sat on the beach for three days over the long weekend. It was nice to just sit and do nothing. We both love the ocean, it is a very peaceful relaxing place for us. It was a nice get away. We got to play Frisbee on the beach, go to our favorite restaurant, walk through some of the shops and sleep in! It was something we really needed.

While we were there a guy that we don't know from Adam saw the big Find Chris button on my purse and asked me about it. He said I don't have any powers, but I don't feel like there is anything dark around him, I feel he is alive. Of course that is what we want to hear. It would be nice to have some proof one way or the other as to where he is. We have also recently been told by a lady that she has seen and spoken to his spirit. Again it would be nice to know for real what has happened to him. My logical left brain needs the proof. My heart changes with the wind. Some days I think he is alive and other days I don't.

We are back home now, back to real life. It is always hard to come back.

Thanks again for checking in and letting us know you are still here with us.

~Shannon

That is so wonderful that you guys did that.  It does not make any problems go away but kind of like a breather.  I hardly ever post but  I am still checking in and hoping for the best.  I pray he is okay and that he will be home soon.  You guys are doing great. 

shanfood just checking in to see if there has been any progress. My thoughts are still with you and i continue to hope that you will have some good news soon. Thank you for keeping us updated x

Shannon thanks for the update - We are always glad to hear how things are going - 

You, Chris and family are in our prayers!!

I'm new here.  Just wanted to let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Shannon, Still checking this post and saying prayers. I am so glad you and Dave took some time for you. Praying for answers.

You know, I have been following you for ... too long to mention... and lighting virtual candles and never said a word on the post.  But I think about you and Chris and Dave all the time. 

No matter what happens... there is a legion of people here thinking about you and your family.  And not giving up hope for a resolution for you.

Wow, you guys are so wonderful. I really feel like I am among friends here.

We had a chance to go to a family reunion last weekend. It is always to nice to be surrounded by people that love you and care. Everyone was so concerned and careful about asking us how we were. At one point I got teary and had to let Dave do all the talking. I can't get very far into the conversation before I can't say much more.

Here is a funny story about our weekend. Our refrigerator is very old. Some friends that were getting rid of theirs that is newer then ours gave us their old one. We had it outside and had been cleaning it out. We had called our local power company to come and pick up our old one so we could put in our new one. They couldn't come for over a month. When we got home from our reunion we noticed our new fridge was gone. We first though that someone had stolen it. Then we saw the note from the power company. I about died. We called and of course no one was in the office. To sum up the story, today they did bring us back our newer refrigerator and took the old one! See real life is still happening and we are still marching on with it.

Our PI that has stuck with us is so amazing. She is like one of the family anymore. She is working so hard to get Chris' name and face out there. She is doing more then any 10 people could handle. She has been wonderful to keep us posted on what is going on and also just checking on us. She has been in contact with our web designer to keep things going there. Even though we don't have anything solid yet, it is so nice to know that things are going forward.

Thank you all again for your words of support and encouragement.

~Shannon

Shannon

It was so nice to hear that you had a good weekend!!! I know it's not as good as it could have been - but just so nice to hear that you were surrounded by those that cared - how up-lifting that had to be!! Like getting to step out of the storm for a minute and getting a breath of fresh air.

It was also very encouraging to hear that the PI is still on board - I will pray that God blesses her for all the help she is giving you!!

As always thanks so much for letting us know how you are doing!! All of us look forward to hearing from you - You, Chris and family are definitely in our prayers!!

Still thinking of you and praying for you all every day. 

Shannon, I justed wanted to check in to see if you had any news.  Glad to see you posted. Love the frig story.  Very cute. 

I, too, loved the fridge story :) Thanks for sharing. Glad your reunion was as good as it could be :)

It amazes me how you are able to find the blessings in even the small things, Shannon.  I hope you and your family are taking care of yourselves.  Please know you  are still in my constant thoughts and prayers.

Over the weekend Dave had a dream that Chris came home. He hates those dreams, he feels they are cruel. I like them, I feel they are a glimps of what we will finely get to feel someday.

Sunday's are hard for us. They always seem to be the hardest day. Durring the week we are busy with work and kids. On Saturday we are busy with home repairs, shopping, cleaning, etc. Sundays are full of things too, it's just different for some reason. There is too much down time. Some Sunday's are worse then others. This last one was a really hard one for Dave. My emotions/depression seems to be less roller coaster like. A day doesn't go by that I don't cry, but it's not the fall apart breakdown. It usally doesn't take much for me to cry. I get teary quick, but I can control it better now.

Thank you again for your love and support. Your prayers are what is keeping us going.

~Shannon

(((Shannon))) 

We are all hanging on to that hope for "someday" with you!!!!

Prayers that Dave's dream comes true.

I sing praises that you are holding up as well as you are under these conditions.  If I were in your shoes, I am not sure I would be as strong as you.  Just know that many people are circling around you in prayer and that we await - like you a positive answer to where he has gone.

I hate to think, it has been almost a year and I am not sure what to think.  My heart says he just wanted to get away and is doing a very good job of hiding.  I sit on the same roller coaster as you do along with your husband. I will continue to check in on this site and pray that you will have resolve.

Singing praises that the PI is staying on top of things, praying that people are still looking for him with viligence.

Take care, dear Shannon and GOD BLESS YOU and YOUR FAMILY TODAY AND EVERY DAY.

Hang in there Shannon, I'm still hoping that you hear news soon. Thanks for keeping us updated and bless that private eye, hopefully she will come up with something soon. My thoughts are with you, as ever.