granchidren moving away

Hopefully you'll be able to stay overnight or for a few days, sometimes. Your hubby can take a leisurely drive there, with lunch, somewhere nice, and it will be a nice mini break for you both.
Its very different from what you're used to, but you can only make the best of it.

Are you not going to miss your daughter then Saidy17? Or are the grandchildren moving on their own?Sorry to sound facetious, but it seems to me you are centering this on your need to have constant contact with your GC only.

tanith crossed post ..... my thoughts exactly!

While it must have come as a shock to you, start researching the area where they are moving to now. Are there transport links like trains or flights so that you don't have to drive there and back? Are there hotels, holiday cottages etc. where you can stay if the family can't put you up immediately? Work on the practicalities to take your mind off the emotional wrench. You may even be able to follow them there one day!

You'll work, start new hobbies, renew with friends, enjoy uninterrupted time with DH. Have fun!!!!

I think you may be in shock saidy17 which is understandable in the circumstances. I would feel the same I'm sure, hopefully once the shock wears off you may see that your beloved Grandchildren will have a nice life living near the coast. Could you visit by train/coach maybe if you start to think positive and explore other ways you might visit them it might not seem such a scary prospect.

I'm sure everyone will come up with other ideas to help, I wish you well..