Hey there @Smokeyblu
You’ve definitely come to the right place. This is a fantastic community and you’ll find plenty of advice and encouragement!
I echo one of Justin’s tips about learning guitar. Practice doesn’t necessarily make perfect, practice does make permanent. Make sure you spend the right amount of time on each lesson and don’t skip on too quickly.
Best of luck on your journey!
CYPGMB
I hear that advice loud and clear! 
Hey, just want you to know I got the William Leavitt books and started in on Lesson 1. I practice it after I finish with my JG practice. It’s all coming back to me…slowly, but still coming back. I can find the C scale on the fret board and identify the notes on the sheet music. The fun part is trying to do it with my eyes closed to get my fingers to go where I want them to go. I haven’t forgotten as much as I thought I had.
Thanks for the suggestion. It’s the perfect compliment to my practice routine.
Awesome! I’m glad to hear you’re finding it worthwhile.
Hello Laura and welcome to the forums.
This is great place to help you on your guitar journey. 