You may not have to miss your kid too much. Telecommunications makes life easier and closer. I have one post-college kid living halfway across the world, and 8 hours ahead in terms of time zones. No problem! She calls me to chat using free SKYPE once or twice a week - it's way past midnight her time and just afterwork my time, but it feels like she's next door. Cell phones, laptop cameras, video clips are all ways to make the distance disappear. You may be physically separated from your kids, but if you are close and enjoy each other's company, you can continue that in the "virtual" world. You may find your little darlings call you each day as they walk across the academic quad on their way to class, just to check in and say hello!
