What does the hourglass symbol mean in the Handcent app?

[neural tube]

Handcent app

Could anyone tell when using the Handcent app, what does the 'Hourglass' symbol mean next to a message

 

[kanesmith41]

Re: Handcent app

I believe that means it's pending. Kinda press it and a pop up should say pending.

USMC97

 

[neural tube]

Re: Handcent app

Can you tell me how not to show that symbol