Life defined?

Life is a constant stream of hills and valleys. Sometimes we're up and sometimes we're down. But I have to wonder...what gets us through those down times. Its easy to be upbeat and excited about life when things are going well. But, what happens when things aren't going well. Sometimes life seems to beat me to a pulp. I feel like I have no where to turn. Then, I am reminded that no matter what I am going through, God has a plan for me although I may not understand it at the time.

I believe that God puts people in one's life for a reason. I am thankful for the people he has put into my life. Its funny how someone you knew so many years ago can simply show up in your life at the most awkward time. In my humble opinion, God brought them there for a reason. Now...If I could only define that reason. Then again, is it really mine to define?