You should thank your family for coming to see you.
Joe had been in the hospital for a week and was being visited by his family.
Joe wants to talk to his family.
Joe tells his family how happy he is for them to visit him.
Joe tells his family to leave him alone and get out of his room.
Joe's spirits are raised after his family stays for a few hours.
Joe's family leaves, and he doesn't have anyone visit him for the rest of his stay.