Karma Will Always Come
The students headed all the way there to ensure that the money from the couch would go to the right person. They did not have ulterior motives when they did this. However, the elderly woman wanted to reward them for their efforts by handing them $1,000 from her savings. She did not doubt they deserved this amount. They might not be able to buy a car, go on vacation, or fully pay off their loans with this, but it was more than they bargained for when they bought the $20 couch. Moreover, the experience taught them an important lesson. They no longer had any doubts in their mind that they did the right thing. It even led them to a revelation!
Kindness Is A Very Powerful Thing
The three roommates did not only feel satisfied about doing the right thing, but they were also humbled by the experience and its emotional rewards. We doubt it was easy for them to say goodbye to the unexpected money that fell into their laps, but it was a good thing their moral compasses worked just fine. They eventually admitted that falling for the temptation and spending the money would have taken its toll on their conscience later on. After they learned about the backstory from the elderly woman, they felt confident that they took the right course of action. It did not take long before others heard of the story and their act of kindness gained the traction it deserved.