skysidhe, I have been there too. It is true that you will have moments of missing him. But, you also learn to value so much more his hugs.
My wife and I have two fine strapping, well mannered sons, 25 and 23 yrs. old.
Our oldest lived at home while attending college then moved three hours away. He just gave up a $58,000 annual income and is living at home with us now while he finds a job back here. He learned my values well that personal relationships are where the greatest joys in life are borne. So he is relocating back to where his friends and family live. All of his high school friends still live in the general area here.
I SO relish our time now spent together working on our home. Tonight he helped me tear out the bushes in the front of our house.
Our youngest left for South Africa for a year of schooling at a seminary in Capetown several months after high school graduation. He's back and living on his own ten minutes away for the time being. He has plans to get involved in international missions work.
Its tough at times, but you will find their love and appreciation grows for you from your absense also.
Look for new opportunities, they abound all around you.
- Rumi