loved one is going to die, it is never easy. 

We see here that they spent many days mourning for Jacob and followed Jacob’s

requests for his burial.  It is

interesting that Joseph is the one that carried out his father’s wishes.  Maybe because they had so many years without

contact, these last years together were extra special.  They had a bond the first years of Joseph’s

life and it doesn’t seem that changed with the time spent apart.

you.  Tell them how special they are

while you can.