I am so sorry for your loss. I am even more sorry you had to endure the "cough" I was hoping you would not have had to go through that.
The stress part is over, the emptiness is just starting. Only you will know when that will be over
My thoughts are with you, and while I know words do not help much on the bad days, on the good days, they mean more than some can imagine. If you ever want to talk, please let me know. I know several of us have gone through this same loss in the past few years, and I know every one of us would be willing to help someone else get through it too!
Keep strong and remember all the good things about Pearl. I know from reading about her, there is lots!