history: I almost could have not paid for my tuition this semester, but my boss gave me a bonus. I am so thankful for him.  I was so worried that I could not pay for my tuition this semester. Thankfully my boss decided to give us a big bonus. 
current: Congratulations! Worrying about tuition is the absolute worst panic!
next: Yeah and its the last one before I graduate! I can be more thankful for his generosity. 