Got a little story for you, Ags! Laura Ann is an Aggie, class of ‘90 who lives with her mom, Lucile, here in College Station. Laura Ann is blind, and relies on her amazing guide dogs, Pilot and Dyson (now retired). They all four get around town thanks to a lovely 2015 Toyota Sienna. Unfortunately, their Sienna’s air conditioning and water pump both failed, and since minivans are notoriously cramped and difficult to work on, the repair bill was going to be massive… over $6000. That was beyond what they could afford. Without a working van, they would be cut off from grocery stores, medical care, and other essential services.
By God’s grace and the generosity of our donors and business partners, this is where OnRamp entered the picture. We met Lucile and Laura Ann at Christian Brothers Automotive’s recent “Single Moms Oil Change” event. Christian Brothers did free oil changes for 86 local client families on Saturday, the 14th! Our OnRamp Client Care and Prayer Team volunteers were there to meet all the ladies who came out and hear their stories. That’s where we met this mother and daughter and learned from the Christian Brothers mechanics what their van would need. Lucile and Laura Ann couldn’t afford these essential repairs, but thanks to all of you, we could, especially with the generous 35% discount Christian Brothers gave us! With $4000 from us and over $2000 in donated labor/parts from Christian Brothers, Laura Ann, Lucile, Pilot, and Dyson now have their reliable, comfortable, and safe Toyota Sienna back in their driveway! Laura Ann texted me today to say, “We praise God for his provision and faithfulness, and that he sees us and meets our needs! We feel very blessed that you guys helped us! “
I wanted to share this story with you all to help you see the impact your giving has on worthy individuals here in BCS. We and Christian Brothers are so, so grateful we get to serve these families, and it’s all because you all keep giving above-and-beyond to this ministry. Thank you for helping us share Jesus’ love with Laura Ann, Lucile, Pilot, and Dyson (yes, I think Jesus loves guide dogs!) in this tangible way!
story and pictures shared with clients’ permission