Do you REALLY understand?

What happens when you do not understand something? Besides the confusion there is often times frustration related with the agony of suspense and the thrill of the unknown. What if this thing you do not understand is something that you thought you understood but in a random turn of events you find out that you really had no idea what was really happening? I have recently encountered such an event. I thought I understood everything that there was to understand, and now I have found out how little I really know. It is amazing, as I grow older, I do not seem to learn more, I seem to find out how much more I do not know.
What if that situation that I am referring to is happening to you in relation to your parents? Mine are in the process of a divorce (not new news) and I thought I understood most of what was happening. After talking with my sister (LOL well one of them) I recently discovered that it is nothing like I thought. There is an entirely different side that I have not yet been told or discovered. It is very strange to me because I pride myself on having an objective point of view. That is not possible when you only hear half of the story. My sister and I both had extremely different points of view. And now I am faced with rethinking this entire situation.
Mom is now in Boise, the house is sold in Idaho Falls and she has a bunch of stuff at my house that is being stored.
Dad came up for the weekend. It was SOOO nice to see him. He promised me the money that he owes Becca and me. He was concerned that after the divorce we (his children) would treat him differently. I, for one, would never treat my parents differently but I am not so sure that the other children would behave the same way. I have always been the type that has to see the negative for myself before I believe what someone else says about them. And just because my parents couldn’t live with each other anymore doesn’t mean that either of them are bad people. Treat me the same and, regardless of what I hear, I will treat you the same. Until I see you change I will never treat you differently.
I love both my parents very much and that will never change. I do with that they could have made a life together, but I think they gave it a good shot and I also think that they will be better off as two separate parts. It is like they say the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. It is so wonderful to have parents that love me and a family that would support me no matter what.
That reminds me of another thing, my other parents. I love them too. They came over last night to pick up the pc I was working on. They are the best couple in the whole wide world wide web. They are so supportive and will help me anytime I ask. Who could ask for better friends. Thanks to them I moved back here and have an awesome job. I owe them so much, and I am sure they do not even realize it.
Some other news. We just got a new BBQ grill. The parties shall commence when applicable. And there shall be plenty to go around. Hey… It is Monday, lets have a BBQ!
Becca, I want you to know that I make a concerted effort to listen to you anytime I hear your voice. I love your voice and I do try to listen. I love you like an engine loves antifreeze. Without you I would explode. I need you to know that whatever happens, I love you! Forever. You are the one I am meant to be with and that will never change. We are in this together and I will be by your side whenever you need me.