[pigsmakemesmile]

From what you described, Phil was meant to be found by you, your paths were designed to cross because what ever force brought the two of you together, was because it was known you were going to provide a loving home to him. Things in life happen for a reason, most of which just can't be explained, you finding him was his second chance to a good life. You did a great job or he wouldn't have lived so long. Phil may have passed, but there will always be a part of him that stays behind, maybe not so much the things that are tangible, but the love that you developed for him and the memories that will always remain forever with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the pain of loosing a beloved piggy, a friend, someone that takes away the sadness of a bad day just by the feeling of the softness of their fur and the sounds made from the pleasure of being held and cuddled. I wish my pigs understood how I love them, but their kindness towards me when held in a subtle way makes me feel they do.
God bless you and Phil