Well here I am back home back in "Canadahead" as my guru Maharaj put it in one of my emails he sent to me.
I was terrified when I got to the border. I felt my skin turn ice cold with fear. At first during the immigration, the same border officer who refused me the last time was there and remembered me and it didn't seem like they were going to let me through. He read my information from the letters I had and asked me a few questions. Then he said he wanted to hand me over to another border officer for a second opinion. She seemed pretty nice but stern at the same time. She asked me a few questions. Mahavendra Puri and Nitai Priya also helped to answer questions to help me get in. It took them over an hour to get me approved to pass. I was still really scared. But near the end, I felt Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha's presence. They were letting me know it was going to be okay. And then finally the answer came. The lady border officer gave me a letter stating that it is a visa of allowing me to stay for six months. I thought I was going to faint when she said I was allowed to go in.
So then Mahavendra Puri, Nitai Priya and I all piled into the van. Mahavendra Puri called Maharaj on the phone. He talked with him for a little bit and then he handed me the phone. Maharaj wanted to speak to me briefly. Maharaj sounded so happy I made it through. He said to me jokingly "You get on back here!" He must have been so anxious for me to return. But I couldn't help but laugh how he said "You get on back here" it was so funny! Then we got to the temple at 9pm. I saw Maharaj then. And everyone else that I know were very happy to see me back. I had some prasadam and Maharaj sat with us. He asked me how things were in New Vrndavan. I told him I ran into some difficulties. And he said jokingly to me again "You've been there long enough." lol! Im so happy that Maharaj is very pleased that I was able to come back. That's all I want to do is make him happy. :) Because if he's happy then Srila Prabhupada is happy and if he's happy Lord Krishna is happy. :)
The next morning, I was so excited to see Sri Sri Radha Ksira Chor Gopinatha. I got up at 3am despite how tired I was feeling after travelling all day on the bus. I finished my rounds early. I was anxious for them to open the deity doors. I was just DYING to see Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha. Then their doors opened. They were looking even more beautiful then when I last saw Them! They mean so much to me. It was wonderful to see Lord Krishna's beautiful blackish Lotus Face and Lotus Eyes. Srimate Radharani also took my breath away. I loved seeing Her decorated with flowers and jewels, and Her dress was so pretty and sparkly. I felt like I was the happiest devotee on the planet seeing Sri Sri Radha Ksira Chor Gopinatha!
Then we went on a Kirtan Boat Cruise on the Lady Yankee 3 boat. This boat is exactly the same boat in Cleveland only in Cleveland it's called the Good Time 3. I haven't been on a boat like this in quite a few years. It was definately a refreshement and I was able to get some air. It was chilly outside but it was okay. It was interesting to see other boats out there.I took several pictures of boats and there was a small airport near by out on the lake. I took pics of planes taking off as well. Anyway Maharaj led the kirtan first for a full hour. That was pure nectar. I recorded it on video and audio. I also took many pics of the kirtan too. Maharaj rocked the boat as they say with the kirtan. Maharaj's kirtans are always so fabulous and makes me feel like Im at a concert. Then the Gaura Shakti band played for the remander of the trip. It was a four hour boat cruise. I do not get seasick so I was able to enjoy it in the company of devotees that I know. But I had a fabulous time. If you aren't already a friend on my facebook page you can check out the photos I have of the boat cruise there.
Lastly I went to the last darshan at 8pm last night. I stayed for the whole Aarti until they closed the doors. I said a quiet prayer to Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha for allowing me to come back and being so kind and merciful. They full filled my desire in wanting to return to them so very much. I hope to have at least 8 hours of service to Them a day. I have ot talk to Mahavendra Puri about it on Tuesday.
I am anxious to see what this week will bring in New Remuna Dham. :)
