diff --git a/dnsLookupStatus.go b/dnsLookupStatus.go
index 79b51c9..6488635 100644
--- a/dnsLookupStatus.go
+++ b/dnsLookupStatus.go
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@ func NewDigStatusWindow(p *gui.Node) *digStatus {
 	ds.hidden = true
 
 	ds.window = gadgets.NewBasicWindow(p, "DNS Resolver Status")
+	ds.window.Draw()
 	ds.window.Hide()
 
 	// summary of the current state of things