00:00Well, today is my wife's birthday, and Kristen, happy birthday.
00:05She's sitting right here.
00:07We've done 2,000 videos on this channel, and it's taken us over 10,000 tries to get them all
00:13done.
00:14And you know what?
00:15She's been here through every single one.
00:18I have a 16-year-old who's going to be going to Colorado State University next year.
00:24I have a 13-year-old that's excelling through high school at a rate the teachers can't even possibly believe.
00:31My kids are smart, but you know what?
00:34My wife is faithful.
00:37She is with them every moment of every day.
00:40She cares for us as a family in every way.
00:45I mean, you wouldn't even believe it.
00:47Most people would say, oh my gosh, you do all of that.
00:50She does it all with a loving heart.
00:53She takes care of a ton of responsibilities, and she also takes care of us.
01:00And we love her.
01:02So today, I want to say this.
01:06My love, happy birthday.
01:09Today, I just want to stop and tell you how deeply loved you are.
01:14You are one of the greatest gifts God has ever placed in my life.
01:20And I never want that to feel ordinary.
01:23You are amazing, special, and precious in ways that words can barely hold.
01:30You carry a beauty that goes far beyond appearance.
01:35It's in your heart, your kindness, your strength, your patience, and the way you love us so sincerely.
01:45You bring warmth into ordinary moments and peace into places that need it.
01:52You have a gentle strength that not everyone sees, but it's real.
01:58And I see it.
01:59The kids see it.
02:01And you know what?
02:03It's beautiful.
02:06I thank God for you every single day.
02:09I thank Him for the person He made you to be.
02:13He created you on purpose with care, depth, tenderness, and meaning.
02:20You're not here by accident.
02:22You are loved by God completely, and you are treasured more than you know.
02:30You know, sometimes I sit back and I look at you and I think,
02:35the people who give the most do not always hear enough about how much they matter.
02:42So today, I want to say it clearly.
02:47You matter.
02:48Your life matters.
02:51Your presence here matters.
02:53You do not ever have to earn your worth here.
02:57You do not have to prove your value.
03:00You are already valuable.
03:02And we see that.
03:04And we love you for it because it's who you are.
03:10You have brought so much love, comfort, and goodness into my life.
03:15Your life has changed me as a man.
03:19It's made me want to be a better man.
03:22The way you care, the way you stay strong,
03:26and the way you keep loving through everything
03:30reflects something truly beautiful.
03:34On this birthday, I pray that God fills your heart with peace, joy, and deep assurance.
03:43I pray he refreshes you, strengthens you, and reminds you how cherished you are.
03:49I pray this next year is filled with grace, hope, and beautiful moments
03:56that remind you how loved you are.
04:00I love you deeply.
04:02I love your heart, your spirit,
04:06and I love the woman God made you to be.
04:09So, happy birthday, Kristen Vandergraaf, my love.
04:16You are beautiful, chosen, cherished, and loved beyond words.
04:23I can't believe I made it through that without crying.
04:27Probably when this video is over all.
04:32My name is Douglas Vandergraaf, and I believe in Jesus Christ.
04:37I also believe in my wife on her birthday.
04:41Have a beautiful day, friends.
04:43God bless you.
04:46Every. Single. One.
04:50Bye-bye.
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