Jack nodded his head. "I have learned a new language but by the end of that first class, I could say hello at least. If we are using that same metaphor then this time was me starring at a book learning the letter A." He said clearly down heated from the fact that he had failed in his attempts. 

"I wish you had said that before you left yesterday. I tried to do the whole belief thing but nothing happened. It was a little sad to say the least. " he continued sounding just plain broken.