A poor grandfather declined to keep the $43,000 he found in an old sofa he had purchased, even though he might have needed it. She returned the money and then got a call out of the blue.
Howard Kirby, a resident of Michigan, visited the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Owosso when he needed a couch for his man cave. He paid $70 on an old, functional couch and matching set. She had no idea that there was more to vintage furniture. The woman began to remove the tied stacks of $100 bills one at a time from the drawer.
The stacks came to a total of $43,170 when the couple tallied them all up. Kirby has experienced a lot. He listed all the things he could do with the money, such as get a new roof for his home or pay his bills, according to MLive. Kirby was told by a lawyer that he could lawfully keep the money, but he knew that would not be the case.
Instead, she made a call to a charity shop and requested them to find the couch’s donor. Kim Fauth-Newberry, who had given her grandpa’s couch, was able to find the furniture at the shop. When Kirby encountered the family, he gave every penny back to its proper owners.
Amazingly, he got a call just a few days after returning the money. The Kirby firm stated they would provide materials and hire a contractor to replace their roof, according to John Conversa from Eikenhout Building Supplies. In addition, a caring person created a Go Fund Me campaign to support Kirby financially and was able to earn $16,000 for the elderly grandfather in need.
Despite the encouragement, Kirby claims he would still attempt it. Because of this, Kirby remarked, «I experienced so much peace and joy that $43,000 could never buy so much joy, serenity, or happiness.» Regarding the assistance and contributions she has gotten, Kirby claims she is «fortunate beyond words» and never anticipated such a strong response.
Kirby is an example of someone who still puts the needs of others above their own. He not only returned the money in the appropriate way, but he also set an example of compassion and generosity to others.