I had planned to take my children with me, but I overslept (I am a State of Illinois employee and we have the day off) and had to rush to get them to school. I whispered a short prayer and cast my vote.
Sidenote: The lady in front of me, who has lived in my town for over thirty-five years AND has voted in every election, DID NOT show up as an eligible voter. Even the poll workers were confused as they recognized her and knew her very well. She was very calm and they had her fill out several forms and present two pieces of picture ID's and was eventually allowed to vote.