This is Max Locato. My friend Jerry has taught me the value of gratitude.

His dear wife Ginger battles Parkinson's disease.

And what should have been a wonderful season of retirement has been marred by multiple hospital stays, medication, and struggles.

Yet Jerry never complains.

I asked Jerry his secret. He said, every morning Ginger and I sit together and sing a hymn.

I ask her what she wants to sing and she always says, count your many blessings.

So we sing it.

Look at your blessings.

Do you see any?

Do you see any friends, family, grace from God,

the love of God, any abilities or talents, as you look at your blessings, take note of what

happens.

Anxiety grabs his bags and slips out the door.

Worry refuses to share the heart with gratitude.

Focus more on what you have and less on what you don't.