     
     // MARK: - Properties
     
-    var chatMessages = [JSQMessage]()
+    //var chatMessages = [JSQMessage]()
     var chatMessagesRef: FIRDatabaseReference!
     
     var outgoingBubbleImageView: JSQMessagesBubbleImage!

        /* Welcome and guide the user */
        
        FirebaseClient.sharedInstance().createNewMessage("Daniel", messageText: "What utility should I include in this app next?", date: FirebaseClient.sharedInstance().returnCurrentDateAsString())
    }
    
    // MARK: - Helpers

        
        /* Check Firebase for messages old and new */
        observeForNewMessages()
        
    }
    
    override func viewWillAppear(animated: Bool) {
        
        navigationItem.rightBarButtonItem?.title = "Done"
        inputToolbar.contentView.leftBarButtonItem = nil
        
    }
    
