I lasted 14 whole days of Melanoma Awareness Month without getting on my tan/sunscreen/sun exposure bandwagon; but it is inevitable. So here goes.
I was walking through a store yesterday, just browsing. I was not crying, which was a huge change from what I did most of the day yesterday. I thought maybe I would feel better if I just walked around a little. Then came the tanning salon commercial on the radio within the store. I stopped in my tracks, and the vision of Brian dying in my arms rushed back to me. Tears welled up as I listened to the announcer tell how you can tan for free through the month of May (great way to celebrate Melanoma Awareness Month). Then she threw in the comment about getting the necessary Vitamin D from the sun, and I thought I would puke right there. I was frozen, it felt like I could not move forward to even walk out of the store. It continued, explaining about getting a base tan to protect yourself from the summer sun.
So here is a list of common sun myths and facts, and I am sure I won't be able to control myself and I'll say some more on this topic in posts to come. The last line of the radio ad said something about getting that beautiful glow. I wonder what everyone would think about the odd jaundiced glow (ie. tinge, discoloration, look of death) that ravaged Brian's body in the last months, when his liver was shutting down.
How Stuff Works Video (explains how sun can burn the skin)
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1213900614/bctid1342161569
Sunscreen Myths and Facts
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/sunscreen/a/sunscreen_myths.htm
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YOU GO GIRL!!! Never in my life have I been more proud of my pasty skin! I think every health class should have to educate kids about melanoma the same way we teach them about sex education, drivers education, and exercise. Never, never feel bad about your crusade for proper awareness of the issues related to tanning! :)
Keep up the good fight!
Love,
Jill
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