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Life Update from the MacLeods

I'm excited to share some life-changing events with you:

Eliza, me, Samantha, Ember, and Josiah
Since moving from Santa Maria up to the Central Valley in summer of last year, we've welcomed baby number three to the world, and I have become a member of Wycliffe Bible Translators!

When Samantha completed her Air Force service in 2024, I had planned to get a job while Samantha transitioned to part-time work as a pediatrician.

"I had planned..."

I suppose those are famous last words. I should have remembered Proverbs 19:21:

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will stand."

God had a different plan. He directed me to channel my passion for font design into His service. Through a chance connection, I joined a team of font developers collaborating with linguists involved in Bible translation. Our mission is to create high-quality fonts for non-Roman scripts, addressing the lack of suitable fonts for many of the world's writing systems. In this full-time, remote role, I can contribute directly to making Scripture accessible in diverse languages. Samantha plans to apply to become a Wycliffe member in the coming year, allowing us to serve together in this meaningful work.

Baby Ember
Baby Ember was born in April 2025
Wycliffe and many partnering organizations are working in thousands of languages and serving millions of people around the world to enable access to Scripture in a language and format they clearly understand. As someone who has benefitted from having many good quality Bible translations at my fingertips, I am thrilled to be a part of this work and give others around the world the Bible!

There's so much more to share, and I look forward to keeping you updated on our journey and the work ahead. In the coming weeks, I'll be sending regular updates and progress reports. I'd love to connect with you soon to share more details and explore how you might be part of this ministry.

If you have any questions or just want to catch up, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm excited about this new chapter and eager to connect with you soon!

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