The Cat and the Sofa on a Full Moon
A simple story with a time-tested lesson.
Bob Olson is the host of Afterlife TV, author of two books, Answers About The Afterlife and The Magic Mala, and creator of the reputable directory of psychics and mediums, BestPsychicDirectory.com.
Part I
A few years ago, Melissa and I had the rare occasion to get away for a few days. Upon returning, our pet sitter informed us that our six-year-old cat, Max, had urinated on our two-year-old sofa. Ouch! We didn't see that coming. Max had never done anything like that before.
I was bummed about the urine-soaked sofa but glad I’d purchased the extra warranty when we bought the sofa. The salesman touted the warranty as covering everything from drink stains to claw marks and holes. He said he once accidentally poked his leather chair with a screwdriver in his back pocket, which was covered by the warranty. Great story, Sales Guy! I was sold.
It was time to test the warranty out for myself. I called the number on the warranty certificate and waited two weeks for the company to send an upholstery service from an hour away. I made sure to stay home so they could bring in the shampoo machine, steam cleaner, or flame thrower. Nope, a guy named Jeff showed up with a spray bottle and a rag.
Huh? I grabbed a magic marker to draw a giant “L” on my forehead for being a loser and falling for the sales pitch.
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You are a riot! Great lesson and a good laugh - thank you!
This quote, “I made sure to stay home so they could bring in the shampoo machine, steam cleaner, or flame thrower,” made my day! Thank you for the opportunity to laugh and feel joy. I truly needed this. This story also provided me the perfect opportunity to reflect. Much gratitude.💜