Rick, you and your wife I know had the same challenge. And you guys are working through it wonderfully. It's a true commitment on both sides to make it work, and the two of you are equally committed. I know it could work with equal commitment, it's just not equal right now:( But we are still working through it, not yet giving up. We come close sometimes, but we aren't ready for that yet.
Wii,
I would never make any big moves just to get closer to him after this long. I do however think towards the future, because I need to see if this is worth prolonging if we can't figure it out at all. But I know I have kid to think of first and foremost and even though if we ever move there, it will be a risk and may not work out, but it will be a well thought out and planned process before we get there. I've worked to protect D8 for many years, and if I make this decision, it will be as well calculated as possible. The good news is so far she really likes him, his daughter, and his house. She can't wait to go back and wants to "spend a bunch of weekends there"