Missing Son, Prayers Please**-- BODY FOUND--**

EDIT: Chirs' body was found 19 months after he went missing. It is evident that he had gone for a drive that night and went off the road in the canyon.

A virtual-memorial page was set up for Chris http://christopher-coan.virtual-memorials.com /

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 to 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/

Just stopping by to wish your family a happy thanksgiving.

I am still thinking of you guys everyday.

Happy thanksgiving.

I will stop by again tomorrow so we can have another prayer today. God Bless you and your family. Keep your strength in Him. He is with you hun.

Bug

Many, many blessings, Shannon.  ((((HUG)))

Today, Thanksgiving, was a lot harder then I thought it would be. I knew it would be difficult, but I really thought that remembering all the things we do have to be thankful for would carry us through. I know we have a lot to be thankful for; we have our home, food, health, love, support, friends, family, humor, comfort, and many many more blessings. It was still tough to get through today. Dave had a bad day too. Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday. I think that today was the worst day so for us. I honestly don't know how we are going to get through December.

We spent today with my side of the family; my parents and siblings and their families. It was great to be with them. I couldn't look at anyone at first, because I knew I would just cry. As soon as we walked into my parents house I started crying. So I just looked at the floor for a long time. Slowly I was able to interact with everyone. It really was great to be around them, I have a wonderful family that is very close and supportive. My extended family is also very close and supportive. I am lucky to have such a blessing in my life.

At one point today I was asking Dave "Why us?". I know God has a plan for us and that it is through our trials that we become stronger. None-the-less my humanness comes out and I want the quick answers. I sometimes feel picked on, all the other cases of missing people have been solved - why can't ours? I am trying to be patient and lean on my faith. I know we have grown and we are learning from this. However, I am ready to stop learning for a while.

It is really cold here now. I'm not a fan of the cold - I kind of like global warming (j/k). It doesn't help us to be stuck in the house all day. Cabin fever may drive us over the edge. We are going to have to come up with some way to get through the next few months.

Thank you all for taking time out of your busy lives to check in on me and send your prayers and support. It's days like today that I need it the most. Thank you for being here for me!

~Shannon

Shannon I pray for you and your family and your son. Stay strong for Chris.

 

Dear Lord,

 

Like Job you test the ones that you know are ready. We as humans wonder why? Why do you trust US with what you have? We feel so weak when you see us so strong. Shannon and her family are right at this point.. She is AMAZING! I wish I could know her face to face. You trust her with such a burden, that only You would know she can hold. Even though she asks why me? YOU know why, and You trust her with it. Show her the way Lord. Continue to know that her faith is strong in You. She looks to YOU for the answers Lord. She is looking to YOU for strength. She is asking You to help and carry her through.

 

Lord, I ask that you continue to grant her wishes Lord. Continue to be with her and continue to give her the shoulder to cry on. She is a blessing to her family and to everyone here. We are watching her struggle and hold strong to You. What a blessing to watch her faith. Thank you Lord for Blessing us with Her. Thank you for your blessing. I come to you on bended knee please Lord hold her strong.

In your most precious name. Amen.

 

Shannon, I continue to be with you in Heart. Thank you for showing me how to be graceful in all that I attempt to do. You are an example of true faith and Love. Bug in Alaska

Lit a candle for you.

Hope you have some answers soon.

My best wishes are with you.

Shannon,

I continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers -- and I pray for a resolution to this situation as quickly as possible.  Take care 

My thoughts continue to be with you, especialliy during this holiday season.

*Tucking angels into all of your pockets*

One foot in front of the other, Shannon. 

If that's all you can do right now, that that is enough. 

I'm glad you spent time with family.  Awkward as it was, it was important.  As you said....many things to be thankful for.

(((HUG)))

The day after Thanksgiving Dave and I and our teenage son took a road trip to the Four Corners area. We didn't preplan anything nor make reservations, we just decided to go check out the area since that was where the last possible sighting of Chris was. We figured we would just go where we were lead, and play it by ear. We did kind-of have a plan, but we weren't set on making is X amount of miles each day.

By Friday night we were in Cortez, CO. We were putting up fliers in gas stations as we were driving through. I went into one and asked if I could put up the flier, the lady said yes, I put it in the window and walked back to our car. She went to look at the flier and then waved us over. She said that she has seen him, that the day before Thanksgiving she saw him walking down the street. She said that a week ago he asked to bum a cigarette off of her (which seemed odd - Chris didn't smoke before, but that doesn't mean he hasn't started). She said that he looked young and before she gave him one she wanted to see some ID. She remembers him because he showed her a passport, not a drivers license. This is significant to us because we know Chris doesn't have his license on him, but he does have a passport. She apologized for not looking closely at the name, mostly she cared about the birth year, and it was 1989, the same as Chris'. We called the police in Cortez and they came and talked to us and her. We also contacted the Sheriff's office and spoke to a deputy. The lady at the gas station said that he looked really bad, that he said he had been up for three days, so she knows he's doing drugs.

Saturday we spent some more time in Cortez, talking to people in the parks and at the homeless shelter. None of them had ever seen him.

We spent some time in Mancos, just West of Cortez as well. We went into a little hamburger joint and two men there said they have seen him. One said that he saw him panhandling in front of the grocery store. No one else in the town recognized him.

Sunday we went to Farmington, NM and then made our way home last night.

Over all I feel like the trip went well. We feel that the possible sightings, even though they may not really have been him, are a way of the Lord giving us hope. In our home we call blessing like these "Tender mercies from the Lord". It is wonderful to get the little testimony boosts that he is still with us. I think I may have mentioned it before, but I often think of the footprints poem; I know we are being carried right now.

In the middle of all of this Chris' real mom called to let us know that a psychic came to her home so that she could have a picture of Chris as she tried to feel his energy. She said that he is in Bolder, CO and has been there for a month. She said that he has been doing lots of drugs and that his body isn't going to hold out for long. Again, I would really like a real solid lead, something factual, something we could run with. My left brain in going to go crazy with all these possibilities.

So that is us for now. Thank you again for giving me a place to put my thoughts and feelings into words. It helps me to sort out what is in my head as I write it out. I am ever so grateful that you are in my life giving me support, lighting candles and tucking angels into my pockets. Thank you for your continued prayers. Most of all thank you for your friendship. It's amazing how the world works these days.

~Shannon

Shannon,  have been reading through this thread for a while, refraining from saying anything because you seem to not be comforted by the macabre, but I wanted to let you know that prayers, in all forms and faiths, have been said, written, what have you, for you and your family, and especially for Chris.

I am one of an earth-based spiritual faith, lighting a candle every Monday morning, carved with prayers, and allowing it to burn until it exstinguishes itself. 

I just wanted you to know that even though I may not light a cyber candle for you, or speak my prayers loud enough for people to hear, they're still being said, and candles are still being lit.

Shannon,

I am so sorry you havn't found Chris.  My prayers are with you and your family!

 

Dear Lord,

Their continued faith in you is strong. You have given them "Tender mercies from the Lord". You are giving them the strength to carry on. Thank you Lord for every mercy you give them. Please keep others eyes open that they might see this dear Boy he needs help more than ever now. If the sittings of him are accurate than he is out there not in the best state of mind or body. He needs to reach out to the right people. May you guide his hands and his feet to the right door step. That your hands may give him the guidance to find his way home. Lord help those that are out there that might be looking at him right now be convicted to help him receive the help he needs to be home.

 

Continue to guide his mom, dad and the rest of the family as they are searching every day for your mercy and your strength in their daily life and Most of all their piece of mind. May you continue to bless this family.

In your most precious name. AMEN

Shannon,
I was pleased to see your update. I have strong feelings that we might be getting a bit closer to resolution.

I lit a candle.
Stay strong, Shannon.
We are all here with you, and our hearts ache too.

You are so amazing, Shannon.

I think about you every day. I say out loud that Chris is coming home every morning.

Once again, I hope Chris can feel all of our love. We all care so much for this boy we have never met and we will all rejoice with you when he is home again!

Shannon, your news is very encouraging and I am sure scary at the same time. I hope you are able to find Christopher soon and bring him home. Please stay strong, you are an amazing woman and we are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.c fm?l=eng&gi=cc

Shannon,

You are in my thoughts and prayers!  It sounds like you got some really good leads on him.  I hope you have him home safely soon!  Sending a big hug! 

he'll be returned to you by christmas, 

Shannon, thanks for the update. I can't even imagine what you are going through. I pray that that God leads you to Chris soon and I pray that He watches over Chris and softens His heart.