God had a perfect plan
He knew just who to ask
He had the perfect soul
Who could complete the task
He gave the soul a body
And made a little girl
With a smile so contagious
To brighten up the world
He whispered his intentions
Told her to just believe
He sent this precious soul
To a faithful family
The enemy knew Gods plan
As he tried to take her life
But God new his plan
The enemy did not suffice
A summer day in June
Gods plan was set in line
The enemy was scheming
He tried just one more time
Leukemia struck her body
But God protected her soul
Mercede kept her faith
Just like she was told
A secret mission hidden
That God already knew
The faith she had been given
Was meant for Me and You
She faced each day with courage
Helping others along the way
Staying faithful to Gods purpose
She never strayed away
We all cried out to God
Please save this precious girl!!
God’s heart was breaking
But new her purpose in this world
A life not forgotten
We learned so much you see
That Mercede is a blessing
Not just to You and Me
But to all who reads her story
& looks at her great faith
Then decides in their hearts
I want to live that way!
We will always miss you Cede!
but we know just where you are
Right up there in heaven
And not that very far
-Linda M. Stanley
