Michelle,
I don't want to take away your sadness, necessarily, cause I think it helps you realize how important people are to you! AND, I so agree with Wolflady. I have moved from Ohio to Washington State, then from there to Massachusetts, and from there back to Ohio. In that time, I made some very very close friends. I am still close to them, even 8 years later. AND, one of my closest friends moved to Cinti when I was away, and then moved away from there when I came back (no, not cause of me..he he), and she is still one of my closest friends...so, hang in there..sometimes the adjustment is the hardest thing. And you do not know what the future holds for either one of you.....AND, what a place/reason to visit, eh?