Like Andi, I think I'm going to be repeating everything I said in the Rush board, but I'm going to do it, anyway!
Welcome to our sisterhood, sweetie! I know you're excited about COB-ing in (I know this, because I did the same thing at the beginning of this semester). DZ is a great place to be!
P.S. I'm really, really sorry about your grandfather. *Turtle hugs*