Confession: A Source of Clarification

Why do bad things happen to good people?
I've been asking myself this question a lot lately. I feel as if my family has been punished by illnesses that were not deserved; however, no one deserves an illness. So why are these bad things happening? I truly believe that if God places an obstacle in your life, He KNOWS that you have the strength and the will to overcome it. At times it may be hard, be we can never forget that there is a reason behind every little thing that happens throughout our lifetime. God knows every strand of hair on our heads, the thoughts that cross our mind, the next move we will make... He is in total control, and we need to let Him guide us to holiness. It is in Jesus' instructions that "God's will be done." Therefore, trust in Him, and know that there is a light at the end of the dark tunnel you may be in. Give all of your pain and suffering to Him, for He expects it of us.
With that being said, the obstacles that face us are only to test our faith, make us stronger and more devout to the Lord, our God. God will never let a "bad" thing happen, for He knows that a child of His, a true believer, will take the challenge, whatever it may be, on with utmost faith.
Let God in, and God Bless!