Kindness of a stranger

Posted on July 9, 2013 by The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap

Bless those who help.

About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap

The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing. Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter) To find out more please go the The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on facebook or Amazon or e-mail us at the gavatar addresses. Thank you. (photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)

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37 Responses to Kindness of a stranger

seeker says:

July 9, 2013 at 2:40 am

That is so heart warming. Yes, bless them.

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 2:54 am
  
  🙂
  
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Let's CUT the Crap! says:

July 9, 2013 at 2:51 am

I’ve decided to buy shares of Kleenex since reading your blogs, Paulette.

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 2:54 am
  
  Hey, Tess, that’s a good idea. I know, these animal rescue ones really get to me too. Thank goodness for happy endings. 😉
  
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tazzielove says:

July 9, 2013 at 2:56 am

This made my day!

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 2:56 am
  
  Mine as well. 🙂
  
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gita4elamats says:

July 9, 2013 at 4:00 am

Happy tears! 🙂

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 2:13 pm
  
  Mine too, drip drip. 😉
  
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  - gita4elamats says:
    
    July 9, 2013 at 2:24 pm
    
    (｡◕‿◕｡)
angelswhisper2011 says:

July 9, 2013 at 8:53 am

Guess who’s in tears now 🙂

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 2:13 pm
  
  Both of us. 😉
  
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Chatter Master says:

July 9, 2013 at 9:34 am

Oh geez. That was something special. 🙂

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 2:14 pm
  
  Love that guy! Love that little doggie! Love that happy ending! 😉
  
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  - Chatter Master says:
    
    July 10, 2013 at 12:33 am
    
    Me too. 😉
FlaHam says:

July 9, 2013 at 10:11 am

Paulette, My eyes swell up, a tear runs down beside my nose. But I am smiling just the same. Thank you, Bill

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 2:14 pm
  
  I used a few tissues myself. Hugs to you, my friend. 🙂
  
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natuurfreak says:

July 9, 2013 at 5:52 pm

Gives me such a warm feeling!

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 6:19 pm
  
  Yes, it’s a very warm feeling. Bless that sweet man. 🙂
  
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68ghia says:

July 9, 2013 at 6:54 pm

Not something that happens enough – there are good souls in the world too…
Thanks P!

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 7:38 pm
  
  I’m always so happy to learn about acts of kindness and share ’em. 🙂
  
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billyraychitwood1 says:

July 9, 2013 at 9:51 pm

And they cost so little – those acts of kindness!

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 11:51 pm
  
  So true. The best things in life really are free. 🙂
  
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Clanmother says:

July 9, 2013 at 10:13 pm

I have been enjoying everyone of your reblogs! You bring the gift of community to us by connecting us across the blogger miles. We are a powerful force for change – bringing peaceful outcomes for humanity, our fellow creatures and the earth that we call home. Hugs and more hugs!

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 11:53 pm
  
  It’s such a pleasure to share. So many great sites and people. I know you completely understand sharing and wanting people to get along. I see that in your comments and posts. It’s wonderful to be in this game with you, and all our other cyber family. Hugs!
  
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  - Clanmother says:
    
    July 9, 2013 at 11:54 pm
    
    Yes! Yes! Yes!!!! 🙂
barb19 says:

July 9, 2013 at 10:39 pm

Thank goodness for people who care.

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 9, 2013 at 11:53 pm
  
  Yes! They make the world a better place. 🙂
  
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Celeste says:

July 10, 2013 at 10:45 am

Love it!

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 10, 2013 at 1:33 pm
  
  Yes, me too. It’s wonderful. 🙂
  
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Sage says:

July 10, 2013 at 9:34 pm

I’ve watched this twice and am in awe with the kindness of strangers.

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 10, 2013 at 10:29 pm
  
  Me too. Nothing better than acts of kindness. 🙂
  
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Clowie says:

July 12, 2013 at 12:15 pm

That brought a tear to my eye. The doggy looked like a little teddy bear when he was wrapped up in the towel.

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 12, 2013 at 2:02 pm
  
  Yes, he did. This one got to me as well. 🙂
  
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WordsFallFromMyEyes says:

July 13, 2013 at 9:13 am

This was lovely.

A bit long drawn out and over dramatic (sorry! ) but lovely nonetheless. My gosh, how did he even GET in there? !

Must have felt so much relief to feel that man’s arms. How gorgeous. Love him in the towel at the end, too – sort of has the look of a stoic grandpa in that photo!

Lovely 🙂

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 13, 2013 at 1:41 pm
  
  Yes, very lovely. Interestingly, these photos take longer to watch then the actual rescue, which I saw on video a while ago. 🙂 And, yes, must have been a lot of relief with all. The owner at the end… I can relate. 🙂
  
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Lada Ray says:

July 26, 2013 at 4:51 pm

Beautiful story!

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- The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap says:
  
  July 26, 2013 at 6:31 pm
  
  Yes, it is Lada. Very poignant. 🙂
  
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