Lisa Whelchel Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

Families homeschool for different reasons, in unique situations, using a variety of methods.

I am addicted to scrapbooking. I document just about everything my kids do or have done, either in photos, journaling or memorabilia.

I believe that God has a specific plan and reason He created each one of us.

I have written about 10 books, all just practical encouragement for moms.

I'm hosting weekend retreats all over America. It is like a 24-hour slumber party for moms. We laugh, eat, play games, get massages, win prizes, talk about parenting and even cry a bit.

I've been homeschooling for eight years and have always received the best advice and encouragement from other homeschoolers, rather than a book or lecture.

My desire, my passion, was to help moms with practical encouragement.

My goal is to help my children discover the unique gifts placed within each of them and let that discovery guide them to their purpose in life.

My job is to pay attention to my children's genius and allow those leanings to lead them to their future.

My purpose is to refuel, refresh and rejuvenate moms.

Parents usually had a stereotypical view of what homeschooling looks like and they just couldn't see themselves in that picture.

The Facts of Life was wonderful.

The press and the media and the executives in the industry honored the fact that we were kids. They backed off a bit.

There's something about childhood friends that you just can't replace.

They sent me to these places to get the weight off. The diets never worked; the diets actually made it worse.

When I did start writing books, I didn't realize it, but the girls that grew up watching the show became moms.

Trivia

Lisa puts out a weekly spiritual journal on the internet called Coffee Talk, where she communicates to readers the lessons that the Lord has given her that week.

Lisa was nominated for the 'Young Artist Award' for her role on Facts Of Life from 1982 through 1984.

Lisa auditioned for the female lead opposite John Schneider in the Aaron Spelling television series Heaven Help Us, but was unsuccesful.

Lisa has written the following books: Creative Corrections, The Facts Of Life And Other Lessons My Father Taught Us, So, You're Thinking About Home Schooling, and The ADVENTure Of Christmas.

Lisa's real life daughter Clancy Cauble appears as an extra in the Facts Of Life Reunion 2001.

Lisa loaded up her family in an RV and took a year-long adventure traveling, and learning hands-on, exploring America.

Lisa gave up her professional acting career to be a stay-at-home mother who home schools her children. She teaches them through the 'Christian Liberty Academy' school system.

Lisa was a cheerleader.

In 1984 Lisa put out a Christian Pop Album titled All Because Of You on the Nissi Record label. It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the 'Inspirational' category in 1985.

Lisa homeschools her children.

Lisa has decided to devote her life to teaching other Christians.

Even though Lisa has had other acting roles, her career ended when Facts Of Life went off the air.

Lisa says as much as she enjoyed making the Facts Of Life Reunion Blair wasn't the same without Jo (Nancy McKewon couldn't be on the reunion due to her filming one of her shows).

She has three children Clancy, Haven and Tucker.

Lisa married Steven Cauble on July 9, 1988.

Lisa's first acting experience was as a 'Mousketeer' on The Mickey Mouse Club at age 13.