Need the ability to update a counter to a new value

**As a** User
 **I need** the ability to update a counter to a new value
 **So that** tracking is easily handled
   
 ### Details and Assumptions

 * User can update counter to new value
 * User can easily monitor tracking
   
 ### Acceptance Criteria  
   
 ```gherkin
 Given I have updated the counter to 7
 When I restart the service
 Then the counter will be 7 unless changed
 ```
