Writing an RSS widget in Dashcode.

Hello,
I am writing an RSS widget in dashcode. Normally, I know its a very simple task. However, I need to make the RSS URL editable within the widget itself.
I have changed the setFeedSource(attributes.FeedURL) to setFeedSource(textfield.value)
It seems to be working fine. However, I have the default value set to: "Paste RSS URL here".
The widget reads: "http://Place RSS URL here." is not a valid RSS feed.
When I go to change the value of the textfield to a valid RSS URL, the widget does not pick up the change and try to reload the RSS with the new value (URL). Instead, it just says "http://Place RSS URL here." is not a valid RSS feed.".
I have tried a Refresh button with a onClick(refreshFeed).
Any ideas?
Thanks so much!
-Nick

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