I intuited it indeed! Sometimes its not so easy to trust your instincts, but I think I have gotten better at it over the years!
Several people looked at me funny when I bought it though, no one needed it and it was just taking up space - for about two weeks. Since then it hasn't spent more than a week out of use :)
Trusting one's instinct is difficult to do especially when it goes against current situation or other people's beliefs. Good that you have been able to look past those so that your friend's mom and father in law can benefit. I'd say that is a job well done. :)