Blog | Mikala Albertson — Mikala Albertson MD

When the marriage ends, when the child dies, when the terminal diagnosis comes, when war is declared—what people long for is ordinary.

Mar 2

Mar 2 The Ordinary IS the Fruit

I turn to the pile of backpacks on the floor. Markers and artwork scattered across the counter. Cartoons calling from the other room. Another stack of dishes piled up in the sink.

Feb 27

Feb 27 There is STILL Hope

But sometimes in the middle of pain and sadness and anger and fear and devastation and despair, there is beauty and laughter and joy and love and warmth and hope.

Feb 7

Feb 7 Look Up...and NOTICE

The beauty will be there regardless. It waits patiently for me.

Jan 12

Jan 12 I Love THIS Life

I may occasionally wish for a moment or two that I could step into those seemingly picture-perfect lives that surround me. But the truth is, I love this life. THIS one.

Jan 9

Jan 9 I'm Ordinary, On Purpose

Somehow, when I stopped striving and pretending, a beautiful life of connection and love and faith had room to emerge. And now I know.: “Perfect” is pretend.

Jan 3

Jan 3 What If This Is the Year?

Yep, I think this is the year to grow a little closer to the best version of ME I can be. And LOVE me.

Dec 26

Dec 26 A Day To BE

Nowhere to go. Nothing to do. No place anyone needs to be.

Dec 22

Dec 22 It's About How We Love

It’s not about being the BEST parent ever and creating perfect holiday memories, but about showing up for our kids the best way we know how.

Nov 25

Nov 25 A Thanksgiving Celebration

These little ones growing up in our home ARE the most special people who will ever surround our table.

Nov 10

Nov 10 Oh, How Life’s Pendulum Swings

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Faith, Life

Well…life’s pendulum swung back when I wasn’t looking and knocked me clean on my ass. Like a wrecking ball.

Nov 8

Nov 8 LOVE Me

What if instead of focusing on what I’ve lost these last 20 years (like elastic skin and smooth thighs and perky breasts and my natural hair color)…I look at all I’ve gained???

Oct 27

Oct 27 This is JOY

This beautiful, ordinary life I’ve been blessed with is evident right here on my body. Etched in lines right here across my face.

Oct 25

Oct 25 My Darling Daughter, Choose YOU

Life will have all kinds of bullies. My daughter will face her fair share of unfair treatment and some more push-her-down moments. I want her to know I will ALWAYS be on her side.

Oct 21

Oct 21 I Have Everything I Need...For Today

Faith, Life

Good or bad. Up or down. Soaring or falling. He is there.

Sep 30

Sep 30 I Love Full Circle Moments

Life, Motherhood

When we unwrapped that big box, my daughter squealed!! “Momma, did you know they would be this PRETTY???” Then I turned my beloved Barbies over in my hands a few times and ran my finger down the braids tied with my old hair ties as I told my little girl their names. It felt like a full circle moment…

Sep 27

Sep 27 I Can't Wait!!