It seemed this new thing, the internet, was intriguing and fascinating and oh so different from the new normal for 1997. Back in 1997, land lines were the main way to communicate with another person remotely. There really was no other way. Cell phones had just been born, still in diapers, and the internet had blazing dial up speeds of 9600 baud. Beep, beep, buzz, buzz, and bingo, a connect to another world! To the person of 1997, this was technology at it best. Please forget today, because it did not exist back then. So how could my brother, who lived 600 miles away from me, put something on my computer that was so personal, touching, and relevant? A simple click or two of my computer keyboard and I could see his picture, a story, an animation, and a taste of his remote life. Okay, yes, this touched my heart from the beginning of this passion to know more. I did not know it as I began this adventure, but it would soon take me to foreign lands, meet foreign people, eat foreign foods, hear gun shots from foreign armies, see the ashes of a dead internet colleague drift thorough the air in eastern Turkey, know a man who had a major influence in the Disney “Cars” movie, slide down glaciers for a military helicopter rescue of dear teammates, be at the root of national curiosities, and speak with embassies I never knew existed.

As I read the many books to understand how to create a website, I began to ponder, “What on earth could I present on the web which would have ANY meaning?” With prayer and consideration, the words, “Noah’s Ark” entered my mind. Through the grace of God I had a glimpse of what would become my inner drive, passion, and fervor to this very moment.

I did not know if I should sell Noah’s Ark toys, write a Noah’s Ark story, or post Noah’s Ark pictures like those of a blurry Big Foot. However, the vision become more clear and after reading Charles Berlitz book, “The Lost Ship of Noah”, I had the baseline for the next step. At the time, and to me, the story of Noah’s Ark was a very good fable. But as I studied, learned, and grew in knowledge, I saw facts never before seen. I found things kept under wraps, hidden, and mysterious. I found things that pulled at my heart in a way I did not want to go. But ultimately, a conviction grew which set a fire to my soul. From the Berlitz book emerged the words, ideas, the study that would create this website.

As in this life, not all of us agree, and this is okay. But since this is a website of passion, vision, and gift from my Creator, then I ask your kindness to take a peek, ponder, consider, and muse. If you disagree, that is okay because I know that I am a planter of seeds. Seeds of hope which can give the deepest neigh-sayer a chance to reconsider. Today, I live in a free country, and I truly can appreciate your opinion. For those trying to destroy our freedom, I am sad. But for those ready for an adventure, then I whole heartedly encourage you to read on and learn, grow and celebrate something mysterious and wonderful. Something that will truly touch your soul and have a peek into the heart of God. There is no way back once you step forward. So, do you dare take a step forward like I did so many years ago? I challenge you, go forward, enjoy, and celebrate the mystery of the Search for Noah’s Ark!