On March 15, 2011, bone marrow was harvested from Carla Cadet and transplanted into Mike. While there has been discomfort and some issues for Mike that are not uncommon in these transplants, he is recovering well and hopes to be able to go home soon. The family is grateful for the support and prayers that they have received.

Things are both exciting and anxious for the Cadet family these days.

Gustave has started a full-time job at a resort hotel and is doing well. He has a driver license, used car and car insurance, so is able to get to work and get about much more easily. He drove a taxi in Haiti so knows how to drive, but people drive much faster here in the U.S. where the roads are paved and smooth.

Mike has been in the hospital in preparation for a bone marrow transplant. His sisters, both donor matches, were tested to see who is the best match. His older sister Carla was selected to be the donor. As soon as all the required medical conditions for Mike are just right, the transplant will take place. With the girls in school, Mike in the hospital and Gustave working full time, it is very busy for the family. They are tired but thankful for their many blessings. They thank God every day for all He has provided, and they appreciate all the support they have received.

Mike Cadet, who is being treated for leukemia

The Cadet kids had a new experience recently — trick-or-treating on Halloween! What fun for them.

One of Gustave Cadet's paintings

The whole family is doing well, getting tutoring in English, going to school, and doing all that it takes to become self-sufficient.

Gustave, the father, continues to create beautiful cards as well as paintings, such as the one at left, that he sells to support his family.  He will be at PPC’s Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 20, with his cards and paintings.  Stop by to meet him and see his work.

Parents Gustave and Michelette Cadet are very grateful to be reunited and extend their thanks and prayers to everyone, including the many people they have not met, who have worked to help them and prayed for Mike. They have proof God heard us! Gustave recently traveled to New Mexico at the request of Catholic Charities to attend a conference and tell their story.

Mike, age 4, continues to be at home and is getting stronger. His hair has grown back and he spends as much time as possible riding his brand new bike with training wheels (donated by a PPC member), even sleeping with it next to his bed at night! He goes to the hospital clinic for weekly medication through a port in his arm and blood work. Unfortunately, his platelet count is lower than it should be, so that is being closely monitored. His immune system is still compromised, preventing the family from taking him to public places such as school, church or shopping, but he enjoys his sisters’ company.

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Mike Cadet, left, enjoys a game of soccer with friends in the Valley.

In coordination with other agencies, Pinnacle’s Haiti Initiative Team has been extending a helping hand to a Haitian family whose 4–year–old child Mike was evacuated to the United States with his father Gustave following the earthquake.

Mike is being treated for leukemia at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and needs a bone marrow transplant.

The rest of the family, Gustave’s wife and two younger children, are in Port–au–Prince living in very poor conditions; Gustave is staying in a furnished apartment in Phoenix arranged by Catholic Social Services.

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