So true my friend, emotions are a strange thing, it's very hard being far away from ones children, I relate totally to that.
You're not there to be therir support when they're feeling sad or going through some trauma. Even when they're happy and not able to share that moment with them physically. It is very hard and breaks a mother's heart.
Lovely post @lizelle, have an awesome day.
You are aloud to have a good cry, or laugh till your sides crack, even when you're alone. It's really OK.