Just look at it like this,you could be at home with no job,wondering how to pay the bills and put food on ur table for your family.Just thank GOD u have a job to go to,good luck and i hope it gets easier or u find a job at home.
I raised 5 kids while having many jobs away from home. Sometimes only a few days at a time. Sometimes a month or so. Home a few days and gone again. Did a year 200 miles from home gone for 8/10's and home for 6. Not bad but hard on those of us who are really strong family.
My wife and I are coming up on our 35th anniversary this year. 5 kids, 6 grandkids. Still got three boys to get married off.
I stayed home as much as I could. Worked as close to home as I could. OR, took them with me. Did that alot when travelling in the Boilermakers. Did lots of weekend minivactions checking out all the sites in the areas where the jobs were. Made some great family times.
BUT, not always possible. Especially in these economic times. At least it is easier to stay in touch when you must be away.
Have a Great Day, Brent