Not long ago I made another visa run to the Canadian border where for the first time ever I experienced the easiest reentry into the USA. I believe God opened the door yet again!
My friend Lorrie and I drove to Minnesota (thank you Danielle, Aaron and Mikko the Corgie pup for such warm hospitality!) and then headed north along Lake Superior towards Thunder Bay, Ontario. Before we realized what had happened we had sped by the US Border Control Station ( a case of “blink and you miss it!”) and arrived at the Port of Entry into Canada. I knew I had to return to the US Border to record my departure from the USA in accordance with my visa requirements. The Canadian Border official was very surprised when I asked if we could do a quick U-turn and return to his counterpart on the US side. With a distinct “Eh” he said go ahead.
We drove back to the US Border and explained to the Customs Officer why I was returning. I was immediately asked to step into the Customs office. I thought to myself; “Here we go again.” And with a little panic rising I again prayed for God’s favor. I was in for a big surprise. He looked me up and down as he perused my passport and my immigration file on his computer screen. “Boy, they’ve been giving you a hard time. Someone needs to show some common sense here.” I could hardly believe my ears. A US Customs official showing me mercy? “Miss Kent, how long do you want to stay in the USA?”
Within 10 minutes my paperwork was processed, my mug shot and finger prints taken and I was allowed to enter the USA for another six months! I didn’t even have to spend one night in Canada. It seems my US Border Patrolman was happy enough with my U-turn in the Canadian Customs parking lot!
The week before I left for the border I had no money for the road trip only enough gas in the car to get us out of town. I knew God had said to drive to the border rather than fly and so I was waiting and trusting He would provide. Three days before our scheduled departure we received a card in the mail from mutual friends with a check each for $150.00. They has no idea of our need. We cashed the checks, pooled our resources and hit the road. Five days later we returned to Denver with the six month visa in hand and $1.14 in change! Another miracle of provision…2600 miles, all our fuel and meals, 3 Starbucks and one bag of red Twizzlers! Our God is so faithful!
Let It Rain 
