[PhilosopherStone1000]

And what, exactly, do I have to “give” her?

I love my FReeper friends, generally, but they all tend to live in some sort of DisneyConservative World

[Immerito]

And what, exactly, do I have to “give” her?

For starters, you can teach her, by your example, that men and women of character stay the course even in difficult times. You don’t have to be the Lone Ranger and face your problems alone. I encourage you to get counseling and to read the Bible.

If you take your life, that seemingly insignificant decision will have eternal ramifications.

[TXConservative25]

What do you mean by this?

[chris_bdba]

No I dont live in any sort of Disneyland world but I’m 50 too and there is no way I want to go anywhere. I fight everyday to stay here since I live with one of the top 10 killer dieases out there.Wow it’s really sad to me that someone’s life is so meaningless to them? Life has challenges and a whole lot of joy to experince and I plan to stay as long as the lord will let me and then probably try to fight for more time anyway.

[webstersII]

“And what, exactly, do I have to “give” her?

Love.

Ever been to a funeral?

Most people miss their loved ones when they are gone. It’s especially hard on the children. Think about how it would affect her.

BTW, I don’t live in any ‘DisneyConservative’ World. I have seen loss and had to deal with my own version of this issue. But that’s all part of the human experience, isn’t it?

[LukeL]

How about walking her down the aisle? Playing with your grandkids? Sharing your life wisdom with them? Seeing the world? Heck Ronald Reagan became President at 69 and changed the world for the better. There is still a lot left to do.

[Earthdweller]

Hmmmmm ..no reply in half an hour. Guess you aren’t going to talk to anyone huh PS? You better call somebody now BUD....

[Smokin' Joe]

When one of my granddaughters was very little, she'd go play with her friends, and every now and then, come zooming in and give 'papa' a hug and kiss, the tear off and play again. Now that she's older, that hasn't changed much. Just knowing I'm there for her makes a big difference in her life.God has a plan for each of us, and sometimes that includes waiting for it to be revealed.

That doesn't mean you can't do things while you're waiting, and it may turn out that one of those things is part of that plan.

One more of life's little secrets. Everything poops, so there is never any shortage of crap. Deal with it. Maybe the example you provide by dealing with it (as graciously as possible) is what God wants you to provide all along.

Whatever the case, I pray your eyes are opened to the beauty in your life, often small things easily overlooked when we spend our time concentrating on miseries great and small. If you look really hard, and still can't find any beauty in your life, I suggest you work on making some.

God Bless you, FRiend.

[Semper Mark]

"I love my FReeper friends, generally, but they all tend to live in some sort of DisneyConservative World"

No they don't. FReepers are the most realistic folks that I've had the good pleasure of meeting.

And here's a hard dose of reality for you...

You're a whiny, selfish wimp.

I bet you've never even stopped to consider how traumatic it would be for your daughter if you checked out, have you? Emotional wounds like that never heal.

"And what, exactly, do I have to “give” her?"

She needs you, you fool... and that's what you have to give her.

Stop focusing on yourself for a change and just imagine how lonely your daughter's life would be without you.

The problems you think you're escaping will only be passed on for her to deal with in the mess you'll leave behind. Are you really that big of a coward?

[thackney]

And what, exactly, do I have to “give” her?

Your time, your support, advise, strength...

At her age, did you really never need or want help again for the rest of your life?

[sport]

All I can tell you is that when the Good Lord gets ready for you, He will call and you will answer. I do not know the condition of your soul, but, never the less, sentence number one applies.I do not know if you are male or female, but again, that is not that important, the important thing to keep in mind is that your daughter needs you, and, despite what both you and/or her thinks will need you more each day that passes. And never lose sight of the fact that as long as the Good Lord allows you to remain on His Earth that He has something He wants you to do. You do not have to know or understand at this point in time what it is. He will make it plain to you when the time comes.

As for you wanting to end it all, you are not the Lone Ranger. And as time goes on and things get worse, there will be many more in the same boat as you.

We, in the United States, live in the best Country that the world has ever known. But , as we continue to kick God out, this will not remain the case. We will descend to the level to the "third world" Nations such as Hataii. We, as a Nation said,via a majority vote, that we wished to begin that trip on November 4, 2008.

[RoadGumby]

I do not mean to sound harsh. My heart breaks that you feel this way and would consider this ‘solution’.

God gave you the life that you have. You have a purpose in His plan. It is really not your place to decide that the life and plan He has for you is ‘over’..

Lots of people have said read the Bible and pray. I hope that you do so. Seek His face and His will in your life. Your purpose here is not over.

I do not know you, yet you are my FRiend. Prayers up.

[T Minus Four]

And what, exactly, do I have to “give” her?

A priceless, irreplacable thing. A father. I'm a woman in my fifties and I still yearn for mine. It colors everything I do in my life.

[bvw]

True.