You Can’t Do It Alone: Throwing Putasos with Faith
Let’s be real—life has a way of humbling us when we think we’ve got it all figured out. For the last few years, my family and I have been in the fight of our lives. I hustled. I planned. I thought I could carry the weight of the world on my shoulders. But what I learned, in the hardest way possible, is this: you can’t do it alone.
My pride and ego didn’t just cost me—they cost my family. My wife and our three kids—Gracie, Uriah, and Zaki—lost their dream home. The place we worked so hard to build was taken away, and the rooms my kids once called their own are now shared. That loss broke something in me. I had promised to provide for them, to give them stability, and it felt like I had failed.
But here’s the truth that changed everything: what we thought was the end was really just the beginning of God’s plan for something bigger and better.
Ego: The Enemy in the Ring
Pride is sneaky. It tells you to push harder, to force things, to control what you can’t. I let pride and fear drive my decisions, believing I could fix everything on my own. I thought hustling harder would make it all work. But instead of solving our problems, it only created more pain for my family.
I invested $70K into the business, thinking it would secure our future. Instead, we lost the house, two cars, and the sense of security I had worked so hard to build for my wife and kids.
Every time I forced a deal or tried to control the outcome, it fell apart. And while I was busy throwing putasos at every problem, God was standing there, waiting for me to stop. Waiting for me to surrender.
The Lesson of Trust
I’ll never forget a lesson I heard recently about Thoroughbreds. These incredible horses are built to run. They’re born to push themselves to the limit. But before they can race, they have to walk. They need time to grow strong, to trust their trainers, and to prepare for what’s ahead.
God does the same with us. He knows when we’re ready, but we have to trust Him. I didn’t want to walk—I wanted to sprint. I wanted to fix everything right away, to prove I could handle it. But God knew I wasn’t ready.
In my fear and pride, I tried to fight my way out. But all I did was wear myself out, leaving my wife and kids to feel the weight of my mistakes. The more I tried to control, the further we fell. And when I finally hit rock bottom, I realized that God wasn’t asking me to fight harder—He was asking me to trust Him.
From Loss to Redemption
Losing our home wasn’t just about losing a house. It was about losing the dreams we had tied to that space. It broke my heart to see my wife and kids lose their rooms, their sense of security, and the place they loved.
But here’s what I’ve learned: sometimes, God allows us to lose what we think we can’t live without so He can give us something greater.
We’ve been through the pain of starting over. My kids have had to share rooms. My wife and I have had to adjust our expectations. But now, we’re starting to see the beauty of God’s plan unfold. The opportunities in front of us are greater than what we left behind, and I know it’s because we’ve stopped trying to control it all and started trusting Him.
Healing Together
Every day, I still fight. I fight the guilt of watching my family struggle because of my decisions. I fight the fear of failing again. But what keeps me going is knowing that we’re in this together—and we’re not alone.
Gracie, Uriah, and Zaki remind me every day why I keep pushing forward. They’ve shown me resilience in the face of loss, joy in the middle of chaos, and faith when I had none left. My wife has been my rock, standing by me even when it felt like the ground was falling out from under us.
This journey has taught me that admitting you don’t have it all together doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human. And when we let go, that’s when God steps in.
For the Fighters
To every fighter out there throwing putasos every day—this is for you. Keep fighting. Keep pushing. But know this: you don’t have to do it alone.
When the punches stop landing, when the weight feels unbearable, and when you’re on the mat wondering if you can get back up—remember, God is in the ring with you. The truth is, you don’t got this. But if you let Him, God does.
The Mission of Putasos
This journey isn’t just about taking hits—it’s about healing. It’s about standing back up with faith and trusting that God has a bigger plan, even when it doesn’t make sense.
That’s the heart of Putasos. It’s not just gear; it’s a symbol of resilience, faith, and the fight to overcome life’s challenges. Every glove, every shirt, every piece of apparel is a reminder that you’re not alone in the battle.
So, stay in the fight. Trust Him. And when you feel like you ain’t got this, remember: He