I don't blame you. I live far away from my aging parents, and my father is a WWII vet whose days left on earth are surely numbered. I can't spend enough time with him and my dear mother, as I can't afford to fly to visit them very often.
But I have a good job here, working for a great company, and I consider myself lucky. I'll stick it out as long as that is a mutually-agreeable arrangement. In the meantime, I consider it my duty to vote here, and keep my government appraised of my opinions.
In any case, we fought for for this state, and we're going to keep it.