Thanks for the Memories

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As William Bridges points out in his seminal book on transitions, there must be an ending before there can be a new beginning.¹ It is with a bittersweet mixture of sadness and anticipation that we have decided to completely retire as of this issue of Clinical Laboratory Science. Not only is this the last issue of Volume 18, it is our last issue as the Editorial Office. During the nine plus years that we have been responsible for Clinical Laboratory Science, we were privileged to have the opportunity to work with many dedicated and talented authors, reviewers, and editors. For the most part, those years have been very rewarding, and ‘Big Fun’.² However, we are looking forward to having more time to spend with our family, more freedom to travel, and more energy to devote to our hobbies and volunteer activities, also rewarding and ‘Big Fun’.

Margaret LeMay will assume Clinical Laboratory Science Editorial Office functions beginning with the first issue of Volume 19. We confident that Clinical Laboratory Science will continue to advance under Ms LeMay's capable guidance. We have already begun working with Ms LeMay to ensure a seamless transition. We trust that you will give her the same support and encouragement that you gave us when we took over the editorial office duties.

We wish Clinical Laboratory Science and its readers all the best in the future. It's been fun!