Welcome back. Yes 1400 miles is a lot. I went to Florida last month and drove the 870 miles straight through going down - ughhh. Decided to break it up a bit on the way back and did it over two days - much nicer trip.
Just take it slow with everything, including Mr. A. As long as you keep your head about you, clarity and what path you need to take will eventually become apparent.
Of course I can't close without a Michigan comment! Big weekend in Ann Arbor - I'm hoping the game is on the Big Ten Network. Go Blue.