When Joshua bought an old floral couch at a garage sale for $20, he thought it was just a cheap piece of furniture for his guest room. The seller, Kristen, explained it belonged to her late mother and they needed money to pay for her daughter’s leukemia treatments.
At home, Joshua’s dog kept fixating on one spot on the couch. Curious, Joshua cut into the fabric—and discovered bundles of cash hidden inside, totaling over $20,000.
Instead of keeping the money, Joshua returned it to Kristen. She was overwhelmed, knowing it would pay for her daughter’s care. The story went viral online, and an anonymous donor later sent Joshua a check for the same amount as a thank you.
Joshua’s boss noticed his integrity and promoted him. But the real reward came in a card from Kristen, with a photo of her daughter, Mackenzie, smiling and grateful.
That $20 couch didn’t just bring money—it reminded Joshua of the importance of doing the right thing. Sitting on the couch with his fiancée Nicole, he realized this moment wasn’t about the couch at all—it was about who he chose to be.
