Echos of Impact Ep. 38: Why Gratitude Might Be the Most Powerful Thing You Can Do with Andrea Hill
In this inspiring episode of Echos of Impact, Briana and Cherise sit down with Andrea Hill—a wife, mom of four, nurse, entrepreneur, and founder of Mission 212 Foundation—to hear her powerful story of finding God’s peace in the midst of unimaginable trials.
Andrea and her husband, Austin, walked through years of uncertainty after he was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. What began as a terrifying prognosis has now become a testimony of God’s faithfulness, healing, and purpose. Out of their journey, Andrea and Austin founded the Mission 212 Foundation, an organization that comes alongside fathers with cancer and their families to bring hope, support, and unforgettable memories in the middle of hardship.
Andrea shares how her daily practice of gratitude, reliance on faith, and willingness to ask for help carried her through seasons of exhaustion, caregiving, and grief. She reminds us that even in the darkest caves, God’s light still shines through—and that we’re never meant to walk these storms alone.
What We Cover:
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Andrea’s childhood and family roots in Iowa
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The shock of her husband’s stage 4 stomach cancer diagnosis with three young kids and a newborn at home
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How gratitude journaling became her lifeline in suffering
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The birth of Mission 212 Foundation and its unique mission to support fathers with cancer and their families
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Marriage, caregiving, and learning to ask for help in times of weakness
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What it means to let God’s light in during dark seasons and to live with bold faith and gratitude
Key Quotes: “Gratitude has carried me through every storm. Even on my husband’s sickest days, I chose to thank God for the smallest things—and it changed everything.” “I want to bring light into people’s dark caves, because God’s presence is always there, even when we can’t see it.”
Connect with Andrea Hill: 🌐 Mission 212 Foundation 📸 Attack Sports Performance on Instagram 📖 Mission 212 on Facebook 🛍️ Andrea’s Shaklee Wellness Storefront
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