history: I wasn't able to make rent this month. My dad helped me cover it. I wasn't able to make rent this month. Ohh man_comma_ I am so sorry.  I have had that happen to me many times over the last five years.  Did you contact your landlord?
current: My dad helped me cover it, so that was great!
next: It is wonderful that you have family that can help.  Are you going to be OK going forward?