Leah Cloudy – Author

Is this even real life right now?!

My book is officially available on Amazon for the whole world to read — to hear my baby’s story.

For those who don’t know, on November 14, 2009, Noah walked out our front door without us realizing. It happened to be the exact moment one of our closest friends was leaving the house. At the end of our driveway was a patch of rocks — and Noah, who was only two years old at the time, loved picking them up. He ended up behind an Expedition, and we had no idea.

This was before backup cameras were common, so there was truly no way for our friend to see that Noah was back there while reversing. It was a terrible, tragic accident.

Learning how to navigate life after losing a child is unbearable. But as painful as it was for me, Dihanna lost her baby brother — and at the time, her very best friend. She struggled with grief just like the rest of us.

I’ll never forget the hardest question I’ve ever had to answer. That night, after we returned home from the hospital, she asked, “Where is Noah?”

How do you explain to a four-year-old that their baby brother is never coming home?

Dihanna helped carry me through the darkest days of my life.

The Yellow Butterfly is our true story — a story of loss, love, and the hope we found in the middle of our deepest pain.

Writing and publishing this book has been a healing part of my journey. For any mom who has lost a child, the most comforting and honoring thing you can do is speak their child’s name. Knowing that so many people will be reading about Noah — and speaking his name — is the most heartwarming gift I could ever receive.

Please share this story with anyone who might need it. That is the greatest gift you could give me.

Thank you from the absolute bottom of my heart.

Much love,

Dihanna, Noah, and Cash’s mom

Leah Cloudy