On a recent episode of “Grantchester,” a long-running PBS mystery series, the plot included a storyline focusing on the dysfunctional parent/child relationships of two local detectives and the vicar. After the program was over, I thought a lot about the parent/child relationships that I know best … those of my own family and those of my friends who have shared their pain, frustration, disappointment, and anger over the years. Sometimes, there are parents and/or children who recognize their contributions to the fractured relationship and reach out to make peace. I don’t remember the exact wording, but I was pleased that the prayer book acknowledged that all parent/child relationships are not ideal. Most likely, you know the rest of the story: As predicted by Joseph, Egypt enjoys seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.