Have you ever considered that she's thinking like a child and is looking to you, as her father figure, for approval?
Crisis people need approval and affirmation from us...but, in this case, I think you responded to her in a very good way. It's good to things back in her court and give her something to think about.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.