Abby, how could you possibly be so cynical as to even come close to thinking that this might be a fraud? I'm not usually a big one for sentiment, but I can tell you I was in tears by the time I finished it. Thank you so much for posting it--even if your suspicions don't do you any credit, you did have the good sense to share it with the rest of us.

Aloha,
Mark

P.S., don't ever slice jalapenos when you're wearing contact lenses.