As you probably know, our older son Steve is in the professional photography business. He has a business partner named Mark Berhens.
Mark and Steve have been partners for many years and have traveled the world together. This request is for Mark. Mark has been in the hospital for almost a week.
First they couldn't identify the infection and now things have turned into pneumonia with a collapsed lung and fever. He's been intubated also.
This illness couldn't have come at a worse time. They have been working on a big project for one of their sponsors. It was due today. Steve had written the script and some of the software dealings, but Mark was suppose to finish the video end of things. Needless to say it wasn't completed which Steve has been trying to do on his own. He can do it but its not easy.
Then today is the beginning of 4 church camps. Each runs a whole week. They do all the photography and video for the entire week. Its a major job with a really nice paycheck. Now Steve went up north to the camp and is doing double duty to record everything for personal photos and for advertising too. He needs much prayer to accomplish everything in the contract.
So all that to say Prayers appreciated and will update as I find out anything.
Our son Steve on the left and Mark his business partner on the right.
This guy can thrive on pressure but he is also a very dear friend to Mark too.
Lots of stress for the rest of July.
Thanks friends.
Always be Grateful
Always be Kind
16 comments:
Lifting up prayers today for Mark...asking for healing, strength and complete restoration. Prayers that God's peace will cover him and that Mark will feel God's presence surrounding him and healing him. Prayers also for Steve as he works diligently to prepare the needed details for the contract. I'm believing... for Steve to have clarity and favor as he puts in the extra time trying to complete this project. Blessings to all Sue. Thank you for sharing this need and trusting us to join you in prayer.
Will do!!! Do they have a prognosis? Will he recover?
Wow - that's a lot. I'll be praying for both of them - healing for Mark and strength and peace for Steve!
Self-employment sounds good ... until something like this happens. I'm praying right now both for Mark and Steve. Oh, and for Mark's medical team. Honored you've asked us to be prayer warriors on their behalf.
Oh dear, praying for Mark now, that God would intervene on his behalf and speed his healing along. And praying for Steve, that he will have the strength and energy and ability to get the jobs done that have to be done, and on time as well. May God give him His strength. Praying in Jesus' Name. Amen.
So sorry to read this. Sending lots and lots of healing wishes.
I will keep both in my prayers. Take care, Sue.
Putting them both in my prayers.
Oh, my goodness - that is a huge issue at a critical time. I will put them both in my prayers too. I'm so sorry.
Will be praying for Mark and Steve. Praying for healing, and strength for Steve to get through this difficult time. Thanks for sharing. How wonderful it is to have blog friends holding you in prayer. Love the pictures, especially the last one of Steve.
Sending prayers for Mark to get better and for Steve to carry on the work by himself.
I'm so sorry to hear this. I am praying for him. I can relate, I am currently in the hospital with a lung infection.
Absolutely will pray for Steve and of course Mark also.
I will pray for the pair 🙏 of them.
I obviously missed this post...
Heavenly Father, we lift up Mark as he battles pneumonia, a collapsed lung, and fever. Please heal him and guide the medical team. Surround him with Your peace and comfort during this tough time.
We also pray for Steve, who is stressed from a heavy workload and the absence of his partner. Grant him strength, clarity, and moments of rest. May Your peace support him in every step.
Amen.
Praying for Steve and Mark.
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