Let's hope he doesn't follow thru. The comment also reminds me of someone who is trying to "feel" something or he could be wanting a "reaction" from his daughter to see if she is really listening and cares about him. He sounds depressed and "numb", i.e., feelings at the moment. They do tend to say things that are off color at times.
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.
