Reading the wonderful tributes from family, friends and colleagues gave me an insight into Theresa’s adult life which unfortunately, due to distance and family commitments, I didn’t share. I was her cousin, privileged Godmother, her constant companion from birth till schooldays. She was ‘my baby Chi’. We did so much together and through her I learned enormous amounts about early-years care, from teething to tantrums and eventual success. She was the brightest, most cheerful., talented young person; a naturally gifted dancer, a competitive swimmer and strong willed throughout. Life is never fair and has taken a dearly loved women far too early. All my love your ‘Caggle’