My W moved 1100 miles away in March of 2011. I tried to get a job in her locale to be closer to our children. Thankfully my job search didn't come to fruition, because I had no desire to move to New Mexico.
My W and I agreed to reconcile this past May and she moved back here in July. It does happen, but it does present a logistical challenge.
In my sitch, things changed when I completely detached and started living my life. It took me nearly 14 months to accept that my M/R was over. Like many people on here, my W said she was done and she wouldn't change her mind.
So do what is within your control and leave the rest up to God.
Me:45 ExW:48 M:04/97 3 Bombs & 2 ReCons 1st BD 11/10 D Finalized 4/20 D-16 S-14 Going in one more round when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in life.~Rocky Balboa