Gratitude in the Hunt: Finding Wonder Through North Carolina's Trolls

What do giant wooden trolls, reclaimed wood, and a birthday adventure have in common? More than you might think.In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, I'm sharing why going troll hunting became the perfect birthday celebration. After celebrating our anniversary by finding the five trolls at Dorothea Dix Park, Raul and I continued the adventure by visiting Big Salley for my birthday.As we explored these incredible works of art by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, I was reminded that each troll is built from reclaimed wood—materials others had discarded but were transformed into something breathtaking. Their story became a powerful reminder of God's own work in our lives: taking what feels broken, forgotten, or worn out and giving it new purpose.Join me as I reflect on gratitude, the joy of choosing experiences over things, and how God is still creating beauty from every chapter of our lives. Whether you love road trips, art, North Carolina adventures, or faith-filled encouragement, this episode will inspire you to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.Scripture: Isaiah 43:19 – "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"Because sometimes the greatest birthday gift isn't something you unwrap—it's discovering that God is still making all things new.