The author is from France, and her husband is from New Mexico. Their daughter was born in Florida.Courtesy of Virginie RomaryI grew up in the east of France, and my husband is from New Mexico.We met in Florida, where we decided to settle, because my husband works in the marine industry.Raising a child without family nearby has added extra challenges to our parenting.Our daughter, now 9, was born in Fort Lauderdale and is growing up here. My fami…