I recently had a conversation with a fellow "lupie" about some tests she had recently. She shared great news and her relief was palpable. We talked some more and I mentioned feeling like her victory was my own; that it made me feel stronger. The phrase, “It takes a village” came to mind, and from there, I contemplated healing as a team effort. Those of us living with lupus know that we always have lupus, even in periods of remission. We may have stretches of time with little