THANKS GARY ~ I appreciate that you were so open and honest to admit that you have the same struggle as my DH; he says the same as you "that he is really
at himself" ... same issues too: can't find things right in front of him and often calls me to come and help him find it and feels foolish and embarrassed that it is right in front of him and he can't see it even with his glasses on. It's often a color issue too: black on black or light on light, or too small etc. He loses things a lot and I have to help him; thank GOD, that I am good at finding things ... literally!
He was born with a learning and memory challenge (he has all the symptoms of Aspberger's Syndrome), and as he is aging, it is getting noticably worse; so that is scary and frustrating, as you say. Sure is hard being the wife who he wants to help sometimes but not at other times; and I have to guess when it's OK. Sometimes he gets embarrassed if I see or know that he can't remember some things, like how to measure something (manly pride).
Yes, he forgets words too and many, many other things too. Goes up town to mail a letter, but forgets the letter at home (a lot); goes out to the shed but can't remember why he went; loses his wallet and keys all the time; goes to the store and can't remember what for but even forgets to look at the list he has with him and on and on ... it's a daily occurence now.
His mother had Alzheimers and he's terrified that he is developing it too. I know that he is always sorry; and he feels bad that he reacts the way he does. It's like we are both going through the same battle but just on the opposite side of the fence or coin, so2speak ...
I appreciate the prayers; it is comforting to know that others know how we feel. Like I said, we all have our battles in this life, so it's good that we can pray, share, and support each other through them.
OH, btw -- DH had a safe and successful trip to the city; it was so important to him ... and we are having a good week too, so thanks for all your prayers.
HI EVERYONE ~ We've had lovely 
weather all week; what a glorious blessing indeed. DH is doing much better as well. WE went out to our lot mid-week and got some more landscaping stuff done; it's a great time to do this as it's not too hot and there are no buggies out just yet. DH found some really pretty rocks today for my rock garden that look like a kind of quartz and sparkly.
