In my case, I learned that although God loves us, he doesn't grant us immunity from the consequences of our choices.

Shortly thereafter, some friends encouraged me to try out for the Miss South Carolina World beauty pageant. To my surprise, I won - and was sent to New York City to compete nationally.

I was always an overachiever.

In my case, I learned that although God loves us, he doesn't grant us immunity from the consequences of our choices.

After graduating in the summer of 1980, I knew I wanted my life to count.

I've had to recover not only from a single well-publicized incident, but several years of press aftermath.

I'm stronger knowing that while Donna Rice could be sold, she could not be bought.