What is my purpose in life?

What is my purpose is life? That is probably the most important question one asks, because this question raises a lot of deep seeded emotions and makes one evaluate their morals and values, all their faults and regrets, and ultimately, one's faith or lack thereof. Purpose gives us direction, gives us a desire to live and work toward a goal, and gives us peace of mind. Recently, I was dealing with an illness that could have had a bad outcome. Depression set in. I had a lot of time on my hand as I lay in that hospital bed to think of all my past mistakes and all my regrets. The question 'what if I died' made me think of how those who love me and depend on me would remember me? There was so much I did wrong, so much I could have done better. Here I am 53 years old, and, really, what have I accomplished in my life that would make my children's lives better? Isn't this what all parents strive to do? My children are all grown, none of them have college degrees, none of them can manage money well, they all struggle with personal relationships, and they all have physical or mental health issues. Was my purpose in life to give birth to my three sons, and then raise them badly? Really? How much more depressing can this be? How can I correct this? How can I make good on them? The answers to these questions revealed what I must do. I will continue to love them and let them know it as often as possible. I will offer advice and support when they ask for it. I will provide tools and means for them to make better education and financial decisions. I have many years left to help them have better lives for themselves and their children. I will do this with the man who loves me and adores me at my side. This, folks, is my purpose in life.