This election was one that I felt very happy to be a part of. This was the year that both of my children voted for the first time which made me very proud. When we arrived at the polls other voters as well as those who ran the polls smiled when my family was called to vote. I can hear them now "Now voting, Marilyn McNeill, Karl McNeill Sr., Karl McNeill Jr. and Ka'miko McNeill." It felt wonderful.
Being on 24 hour oxygen support and suffering with a debilitating disease, I was not able to campaign like every one else (i.e., door to door, rallies, phone etc..), but I did lend my voice via campaigning via the internet through my various support groups, personal webpage and speaking to individuals when my body permitted me to.
One thing that made me proud is that my children participated in my name for me at those above specified methods. My daughter would come home on the weekends from college to help the campaign in parts of Pennsylvania along with my husband and son. My children also worked diligently at their perspective colleges by registering voters and discussing various issues. It has been hard on my spirit to not participate in hosting events at my home or even attending them because of my illness. My immune system is depleted and I have to be very careful as to not contract the common cold.
