Dunno why, but your comments suddenly reminded me of a children's book series by Lloyd Alexander. He wrote The Black Cauldron. About a boy raised by witches, a wizard, and later pig farmer who would take the orphan on as his apprentice. The boy's best friend would be a pig. Every book in the series is a new level of him growing up and meeting foes who would later become new allies. He would selflessly become the greatest at everything he wanted to be, while the rest of the kingdom was doomed to fear a dark lord turning the locals into zombies.
Have a great day Quinn.
Sounds like a very nice story. I have not read it but have heard of "The Black Cauldron"
I have accepted that I won't be the greatest at everything but also realized I can be great at anything.
I strive to focus on that which is truly important in life and to excel every day.
Blessings~*~