Your Mother does sound determined and I am wishing her a speedy recovery and sending positive thoughts, so glad you made it through the surgery OK

Its not just you getting old sucks I feel the same way at the moment

That was good timing that your uncle and Aunt just happened to be there and will be there till you get there

Being stressed with all this going on is fully understandable, take care of yourself you need to look after yourself to be able to help look after others