Lisa De Jong > Quotes

“When it rain, think of me. I'll be your umbrella, Kate. I'll be your barrier from the storm, when life gets too heavy. Don't let the storm wash you away. Allow it to nourish new life.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“When it rains, Kate. Remember me.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“It's amazing how many times in life I've said, "I want to do that someday", not thinking that someday might never come. I will never take someday for granted again.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“There's a certain way a guy looks at the girl who he can't live without."

"And how is that?"

"Like she's everything he'll ever need.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“All the stars shine for you, Asher.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“Whenever you lose someone you love, you have those lingering regrets. You wish you could hug them or kiss them or talk to them...I don't want those regrets”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I need to know that you'll think about the good times we shared, and never settle for anything less than how you felt in those moments.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I had a dream about you."

"Yeah?"

"You looked so pretty like always, and you were coming toward me in a white dress. The closer you got to me, the more you cried. And when you were close enough, I grabbed your hand."

....

"... After the minister said a prayer, I told you how beautiful you were."

"Asher- "

"I told you that every star in the sky was made for you, and they were, Kate. You light up my world even in my darkest moments.

I told you that I loved you over and over again because I do, Kate. I love you so much, <spoiler>and the thought of leaving you alone is killing me more than cancer ever could."</spoiler>”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I'm never going to be the girl I was, but right now, I'm the person I want to be.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I'm going to go fishing next summer. And I'm going to try French fries dipped in ice cream. And, when I have s'mores, I'll make an extra one for you. When I hear our favourite songs, I'll dance for you. I'll do anything for you. I'll do it all for you.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I don't know what I did to deserve moments like these."

"You deserve a lifetime of moments like these.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“You don’t live because of me. You live because you let me love you. You made the choice to breathe all on your own…I just helped you find the strength to inhale.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“We all make mistakes and do things we wish we could take back, but it is what we do after that truly matters…and I like your after.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts

“Life inspires me. Life is unfair, unkind and unforeseeable. It knocks you down when you least expect it.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts

“When I was a little girl, I believed in fairy tales and one of the dreams I had was someday dancing alongside my prince. Asher's that guy for me. He's my dream and my wish come true. He's my prince.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“You gave me my life back. You cared about me enough to push back my demons. You made me want to be with you every minute of the day because you made me feel things that no one else could. And whether you’re lying beside me or living in my memories, I will love you. Forever. Always.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“Little girls dream about growing up and living in a big house with a gorgeous husband and a pink plastic convertible. It’s not until much later in life that you realize what really matters. Love isn't about what you have or who you know. It’s about how you earn what you have and how you treat those you love. The material things don’t matter when your heart is full of joy and contentment.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts

“I also realized that there’s a difference between soul mates and true love.”

”Is one type of love better than the other? I don’t know, but I’m lucky enough to have found them both.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“Life's not fair. Life's often complicated, leaving us to deal with things that we shouldn't have to. Life can make you smile one day, only to leave you broken into tiny little pieces the next.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I learned a long time ago that most of my family and friends had plastic hearts. Plastic hearts are made so they cannot be broken. Cracked maybe, but never broken.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts

“There’s a difference between soul mates and true love. Looking at the surface, they are similar, but when I dug deep down inside, I found they were different.
Is one type of love better than the other? I don’t know but I’m lucky enough to have found them both.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“You can't walk through life using someone else's plan.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts

“We tend to regret our yesterdays, live in our todays, and forget about our tomorrows.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“Why does God always have to take the best?”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I want to know you. I want to know what it is that made you cry, but more than that, I want to know what I have to do to make you happy again.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“From now on .... When it rains .... Think of me”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“I’ll never regret you. You’re everything to me.”
― Lisa De Jong, When It Rains

“Mistakes make us who we are.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts

“Redemption isn’t something that comes fast and easy. You have to put all your effort and heart into it to make it work.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts

“Sometimes when life hits you with too much, it makes you stronger and you learn from it. I know where I want to go while some of my friends don't. Life has brought me maturity. I make my decisions based on who I don't want to be, rather than whom everyone else wants me to be. I always want to be better. It took me time to see this, but it's true.”
― Lisa De Jong, Plastic Hearts