Dear (insert your name here),

Midterms are either here, or they've come and gone and now you're anxiously awaiting the arrival of your grades. You're thankful because it's over, but now in a constant state of prayer for at least a C.

Every time you think it couldn't get harder, or it couldn't get worse, something happens that surprises you. At least you're always on your toes, right?

You can't remember the last time you ate a vegetable that wasn't fried or wasn't a form of potato and your body consists more of coffee then it does water right now.

We've all been there, and at some point we will probably be there again.

I know it's tough right now but keep your head up. Search for the freshest coffee, the quietest study rooms and the most supportive friends (Jesus included). Those are things that will get you through.

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means Christmas is almost here which means that the long awaited break is almost here.

At the beginning of the semester I bet you thought you couldn't make it to midterms. Yet here you are.

Now you're thinking you can't make it to Christmas. But you can and you will. You're so close.

It's probably cold and starting to get dreary, and it's hard to find good things. So I've found them for you.

Turkey, mashed potatoes and Hawaiian Rolls are in your near future so take a deep breath.

Soon you will be fighting with your siblings, driving around to look at Christmas lights and listening to Michael Buble's Christmas album without getting judged because Halloween hasn't even happened yet.

You've probably heard it before but I'll remind you now, "It's just a bad day, not a bad life."

There are always good things happening around you, you just have to look up and notice them.

You are more than likely going to pass most of your classes, you are going to make it through midterms (and their results) and you're going to make it to the end of this semester. It will all be okay.

It gets really tough and hard sometimes. You know it, I know it, and we all understand. So please don't ever feel alone. Please don't stop believing in yourself and never forget why you started in the first place.

You will see it through to the end, I believe in you.