Leah Cloudy – Author

We are officially 90% funded with just $147 to go and 8 days left!

We’ve been praying so hard to reach this goal. There were moments when fear crept in, when I questioned whether I was worthy of this dream. But God… He is good. All the time.

This book has been on my heart for a long time, and I know it wouldn’t be possible without His guidance. I’ve prayed over every part of it.

Even though it was born from loss, the fact that so many people now know and speak Noah’s name gives me strength. Any parent who has lost a child knows how powerful and comforting it is to hear their name spoken aloud. I made a promise to never let his name go unspoken and this book is a big part of me keeping that promise.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for every donation, share, and word of encouragement. This book is not only part of my healing journey, but I pray it becomes a source of comfort for any child walking their own path through grief.

We’re so close. Let’s cross the finish line together.

: Noah and Dihanna 2008

Wow — I’m completely blown away by all the love and support we received yesterday through donations and shares!

We are now 40% funded

We still need to raise $890 in the next 15 days to reach our goal.

If we don’t hit it by July 11th, all donations will be refunded, and we won’t receive any of the funds.

We’re so close — and I truly believe we can do this together!

If you haven’t donated yet, even $1 makes a difference. And if you can’t donate, sharing the link helps more than you know.

Every bit of support brings us closer to donating The Yellow Butterfly to children who need comfort in their grief.

Thank you for helping bring this dream to life.

The Yellow Butterfly will launch mid-July!

In memory of

Noah Ryan Bodden

10.2.07 – 11.14.09

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorleahcloudy/the-yellow-butterfly-a-healing-childrens-book-for-grieving

The Yellow Butterfly  Kickstarter Update — We’re 25% Funded!

I’m so grateful for the incredible support we’ve received so far! Thanks to our generous backers, The Yellow Butterfly: Forever in Our Hearts is 25% funded — with $381 raised toward our $1,500 goal.

We have 22 days left to make this dream a reality! Remember, Kickstarter is all-or-nothing — we’ll only receive the funds if we reach our full goal.

✨ The last illustrations are complete, and we’re now waiting on our editors to finish their work. We are so close to the finish line, and I can’t wait to share The Yellow Butterfly with all of you.

Please consider helping us reach our goal and support our mission to donate copies of this book to local libraries, hospitals, schools, churches, and counseling centers — or to any child who is struggling with the loss of someone they love.

Together, we can help bring comfort, hope, and healing through this story.

👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorleahcloudy/the-yellow-butterfly-a-healing-childrens-book-for-grieving?ref=e5oqdh

Thank you for being part of this journey! 💛

💛 The Yellow Butterfly Kickstarter Update

I’m so grateful for the support we’ve received so far! Thanks to our amazing backers, we’re 13% funded — that’s $208 pledged toward our $1,500 goal.

A quick reminder: Kickstarter is all or nothing — if we don’t reach the full goal, I won’t receive any of the funds, and backers won’t be charged.

The money raised will go directly toward purchasing copies of The Yellow Butterfly to donate to hospitals, libraries, schools, churches, and counseling centers — helping children who are navigating grief and loss.

There are 25 days left to make this dream a reality. Every pledge, share, and kind word helps more than you know.

👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorleahcloudy/the-yellow-butterfly-a-healing-childrens-book-for-grieving?ref=e5oqdh

Thank you for believing in this mission! Together, we can bring comfort and hope to children who need it most.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Kickstarter for my very first children’s book, The Yellow Butterfly: Forever in Our Hearts, is officially LIVE!

This story was inspired by my daughter Dihanna and her little brother Noah, who we lost too soon. It’s a gentle, hopeful story about grief, healing, and the yellow butterfly that reminds us Noah is always near.

I’ve poured my heart into every page, and now I need your help to bring it to life. Your support will help me edit, print, and share this book with families, schools, libraries, churches, hospitals, and beyond.

What you can do:

Visit the campaign → https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorleahcloudy/the-yellow-butterfly-a-healing-childrens-book-for-grieving?ref=e5oqdh

Make a pledge (includes rewards such as a signed copy)

Share with friends who believe in stories of hope, healing, and love that never fades.

Every share, every dollar, every word of encouragement means the world. Let’s spread Noah’s light together.

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The Yellow Butterfly: Forever in Our Hearts

See how our story came to life — from real memories to the pages of our book.

On the left: a scene from the story, featuring Dihanna and Noah sharing popcorn before bedtime.

On the right: a real photo of my babies, the true heart behind the story. 💛

This book is more than words and pictures — it’s a tribute, a memory, and a message of hope for families navigating grief.

🖼️🖌️Illustration: Madelyn Dixson

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