I feel your pain, Helen. I grew up about 90 miles away from WDW, and it was a big part of my life (birthdays, holidays, Grad Night, etc.). Now I live in Kansas. It was difficult to adjust to, and I still miss the ability to just wake up one morning and decide to visit Mickey. But, as you said, I'm now MUCH closer to DL and would never have went there if I hadn't moved!
*Brian*