My mother was released from the hospital a couple days ago. Her health currently compared to before the operation is like day an night, and compared to her heath before she needed to be hospitalized is almost just as much of a day/night comparison. She's back to how she was, mentally, before her first operation last year to remove a tumor that was chewing on her left knee. We are all very excited and relieved.
My mother now is aware of how my sister has been abusing the family. It was a lot to soak in, but she's ready to finally take action. Suddenly the landscape in regards to my family is looking better and better. Everyone (save my sister) is finally on the same page finally and it's wonderful.

Aside from hospital recovery and family drama I learned today that my vehicle didn't just need an alignment but that my ball joints are going bad and I have some other smaller parts that need changed before my vehicles front end can have a proper alignment. Also have to replace all the tires! Weee! So there's a decent financial hurdle. We'll see how that goes!