MUCH better way for a TV transition

I've transitioned out of several jobs in my business, but never as smoothly as this one. It's a delicate thing in any industry. More often than not there are bruised feelings, anger, or disappointment. In the TV business there's the added complication of tens of thousands of people sharing it with you, or in the case of my US experience, millions. You get some "what took you so longs" and a couple of "good riddances". But for the most part people take the opportunity to say nice things. I've had more than my share of abrupt endings - one day you're there, the next you're not. So when I made up my mind to leave Global National I was determined to try to make the change feel more organic. I wanted that for me, the show, and the audience. I'd become convinced it was the best way to minimize the disruption for everyone, and emerge whole myself. I think it's worked. The staff and viewers have had almost half a year to get used to the idea. It also left Global enough time to find the right replacement, and I've got to say when Dawna was announced I felt the weight of responsibility start to lift from my shoulders. On the other hand, knowing that the 20th will be my last show has me sleeping poorly as the day approaches. I'm not second-guessing my decision. The finality of it is a little surprising for some reason and I know I will be saying goodbye to people I've spent a lot of time with over the decade. I'm not sure I'm ready for that part of it.