I hope this won't give Dawn a swelled head, but she is especially privileged. There aren't many God can entrust with this level of persecution. Dawn has been found worthy--"rejoicing that they were found worthy to suffer shame for His name" (Acts 5:41). If she can keep her Christian cool and tell people "I forgive X for spreading those false rumours. I turn her and everyone involved into the hands of God and ask His blessing on them." ("Bless those who despitefully use you. Bless, and curse not.") This brings God into the scene. He often seems VERY slow, but is VERY thorough. It is well worth taking your hands right off the situation while waiting for Him to act ("They did not wait for His advice...and He gave them their request but sent leanness into their soul." Psalm 106 verses 13 and 15).

This slanderer has not destroyed Dawn's character at all. Only Dawn can do that. She may be in the process of making it. Highlighting it. Revealing it for the whole world to see!