Enoch Made It!

Every morning I read to Enoch and Kate from the Book of Mormon scripture reader. They sit and listen, but don't ask many questions, so I wasn't sure how much they were really understanding. Enoch was soaking in more that I thought.

Our conversation in the car tonight:

Enoch: Mom, I'm holding onto the rod right now.
Mom: Good job, Enoch.
Enoch: Are you holding onto the rod?
Mom: Yup.

A few minutes later.

Enoch: I'm in the darkness now, but I'm still holding onto the rod. Real tight.
Mom: I'm proud of you. What are you doing to hold onto the rod.
Enoch: I'm holding onto it!
Mom: Are you making good choices.
Enoch: Yeesss!

A few minutes later.

Enoch: The people in the castle are being mean, but I'm still hanging on.
Mom: Keep going.

A few minutes later.

Enoch: I just ate the fruit.
Mom: What did it taste like?
Enoch: Didn't you eat it? You should hang onto the rod tighter so you can eat it too.
Mom: Okay.
Enoch: Is the fruit really real?

A long discussion about symbolism and eternal life.

I don't mean to make light of this, but it was so great to know that Enoch is really paying attention and that he is starting to understand the scriptures. He mind is constantly going and it is a challenge to fill it. I hope he will continue to love to read the scriptures.