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/

Your are still in my thoughts everyday.

Lets try to keep this on the front page. Can we get a sticky on this?

Shannon,
I am still thinking of you and your family and hoping for closure soon.

For Shannon and family...

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

I think a sticky is a great idea....

Shannon~ not sure what to say other than i hope you and your family find some closure soon, our prayers are with you in this time of need..

xoxox

Thank you Shannon for keeping us posted and wishing him safely back to you.

Shannon I am so sorry that this is still going on. Your in my heart and on my mind always, as is Chris and the rest of your family. I hope you find closure soon.

You and Chris remain in my thoughts every day. Get Dave to give you a big squeeze from me.

as aways you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you

Jenn in Alaska

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Thinking of you Shannon.

Just checking in to tell you that you are still on my mind. Hope to hear from you soon.

Still Nothing...

I'm not sure how many more times I'm going to have to type that. I really pray that it's not too many more. I am feeling weak and carrying on is hard. Sometimes I don't want to admit that the depression from this is as bad as it really is. Today I'm feeling it.

I am trying to work on getting out of the slump as much as possible. I went to the gym last night with Dave. He has been really good at going almost every day. He has almost ran his 100 miles that he needs to by Thursday. He'll make it. I'm really proud of him and grateful for his example to me. I was on the treadmill a total of 3.25 miles. I haven't really ran since the day Chris went missing, so starting over is hard. I decided to do the "learn to run" method from a thread here. I felt good at the end of it and am looking forward to going back today.

The scale was not as favorable. I have gained 10 lbs since November. So that is my first mini goal is to get back to where I was when this all began. From there I will continue on to reach my goal that I set for myself last June.

I love the support I get here. It is so wonderful to know that I have so many friends that are thinking of us and praying for us. I know I need to log on more and let you know how everything is, I just feel like I repeat myself like a broken record every time.

Sincerely, thank you for letting me lean on you and through all of this. Please know that you are all my angels here on earth!

~Shannon

Shannon,

Just caught up with your plight today (new member). I don't think there is anything that I can say that hasn't already been said and as a mother of two boys ( men - really now ) my heart goes out to you. I don't pray much but I promise I'm having a go now. All gods love and good grace to you and your family. Hadessah 

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Shannon, please know that we are here for you and lift you and your family up in prayer and thought every day.  Don't ever feel like you have to "give us scoop" to come here.  We know how hard this is, and just want to be here for you.  I am glad to hear you are taking mini steps for your health and well being. 

I just wanted to let you know that I'm still hoping for good news for you guys Shannon.

 

Shannon,

As the days seem longer and the nights lonelier. remember to lean on Him. He is the only one that has comfort for you. He will continue to guide you and Love you!

JenBug

Dear Lord,

The answers that this family desperately seek have been answered by you, but not how they expected. ( wait a little longer) They desired a confirmation and your answer has left them still wondering. Please Lord if it is in Your Grace give them a healing on their hearts, and begin to heal the hole that is so plainly there. Please give them peace in their hearts. Continue to Guide them in the right direction to find Chris. Most of all give Chris the knowledge and the comfort that his family is still reaching out and searching with all their hearts. Comfort him no matter were he is with Your Loving Arms, In Your name Jesus, Amen

Still hoping and praying that one day soon, we will all arrive to good news from you Shannon.

You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. 

Still thinking of you!

Shannon stay strong and Happy Valentine's Day!

Just checking in and catching up. Hugs to you and yours Shannon. xoxoxox