They never stay too far away from you ! They always need you just in a differant way. My son who I see rarely calls me to talk or when he needs something! He called me a couple of days ago for the ingredients for a recipe he wanted to make. Or they call to have me look up a phone number while they are on the road!!
I hear all the time one of my dears say " Hey Mom could you ...."and of course the answer is usually yes!
And they eventually come home with grandkids and a spouse( hope the latter comes first not the other way around!!)
Take heart! She still loves you and needs you just in a differant way!