Curvygran, it is hard but you just have to keep speaking and do it regularly so you both look forward to that video call.
Because of the time difference we usually choose Friday night, their Saturday morning, when we are all most relaxed.
Plan your next meeting whether here or there.
We are meeting in France in the Summer.
When DS and DDiL first told us they were going, they comforted us by saying that it might not be forever....
Then they found jobs, made friends, bought a house, had a baby and became NZ citizens so I am not expecting them back any time soon.
Today as I was driving through the snowy Scottish landscape, (on the bus) I was sent a photo of DGC on the beach with a beaming smile! It made my day.
Maybe a dedicated forum would be useful. Certainly advice as to how best to send parcels or books or toys so they don't cost a fortune.