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A Surprise Proposal at TEDx San AntonioBAy Sonny Melendrezfew years ago, I had the honor of emceeing the official TEDxSanAntonio event, held at theRackSpace Theater, featuring 16 remarkable speakers.TEDx is an international community that organizes TED-style events anywhere and everywhere — celebrating locally-driven ideas and elevating them to a global stage.As I took to the stage, one last time, to close out the day-long conference, I explained that an event like this was made possible by over 100 volunteers who worked tirelessly for months leading up to the big day.Then came something the audience wasn’t expecting.I asked volunteer Amy Zhang to join me on stage and explain what inspired her to volunteer her design talents to TEDxSanAntonio. She said it was her boyfriend, Lu, (also a volunteer), who urged her to sign up.I asked Lu to also join us on stage.It was then that I had to level with Amy, saying, “Amy, I haven’t been completely honest with you..”Before I could finish my sentence, Lu was down on one knee asking, a very surprised Amy, for her hand in marriage!“My beautiful girl, my dear baby You light up my world with joy Give me your hand, take my heartDr. Chandler R Mann II 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 114 San Antonio, TX 78258(830) 205-2420Comprehensive Eye Care• Diabetic Eye Exams• Glaucoma Diagnosis/ Treatment • Pediatric Myopia Control• Emergency Eye Exams• Dry Eye Treatment• Glasses & Contacts50% off sunglasseswith contact lens order. *Must be 1 year supply Expires 4-30-23www.stoneoakvisionsource.comTilldeathdouspartAmy Zhang, Will you marry me?”The audience was stunned and I foughtback my own tears, holding the microphone to get Amy’s response over the, now, cheering crowd.“What did you say, Amy?”“Yes, I do!”Then, Lu, turned to the camera andspoke directly to Amy’s family who was watching via our live webcast in Nanjing, 7,530 miles away, telling them, in his native language, that he would, “..take care of her in my lifetime.”TEDxSanAntonio has always been about big ideas, but there is one more element that was evident in every one of our passionate speakers.Lu and Amy’s spontaneous engagement was a living punctuation mark on what brought all together in the first place: Love.It’s all we really need.Sonny Melendrezis an award-winningmotivational speaker,Hall of Fame radio/TV host and author,based in San Antonio.For more of his enthusiastic brand of inspiration and speaking information, visit www.SonnyMelendrez.com and listen to his podcast.Home Staging • Residential Design • Commercial DesignWe Can Help Bring Any Style As Long As Its Yours!“Darla did a wonderful job helping me redecorate my foyer and living room. She also made sure the project came in under budget. She was patient and kind. I highly recommend her services”. ~ Ruth L, clientDarla Harmon$50 off consultation($150 value) Consultation includes a walk- thru & evaluation with Designer.EXPIRES 4/30/23210-201-4963redcouchinteriors@gmail.com rcifeellikehome.comI Spy With My Little Eye... ContestLBy Alissa Reinhardook carefully, search each and every page, up and down, left and right, front to back, and then backto front.Don’t give up! If you can find the hiddenbird carrying the Easter egg you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $50!Just email the page number and location where you spotted the bird carrying the Easter egg to contest@stoneoakhighlights.com. Deadline is April 10, 2023.We hope you’ll have fun with our version of a mini-scavenger hunt within our pages. Good Luck!April 2023www.stoneoakhighlights.com 5Congratulations to our MarchI Spy winner Abby Reis