To start with, being an endowed member has serious ramification. Usually, excommunication last one year at a minimal. Temple endowed ranges from 2-3 years. That is typical. Not knowing the full extent of Discipline Council and what transpired from those who acted in this case, it would be speculation on my behalf, why the Bishop made that remark to you – in awaiting another year. Usually, a Bishop will do monthly interviews - short one and then an annual - longer one - to extract information from you and compare it to the promptings of the Spirit being manifested to him.
You need to keep in mind, the time element is a conditioning period to ensure you fully repent and to prove yourself to the Savior, you are willing to follow Him at any cost. I never heard or been in a council where it taken a excommunicated member 6-years to receive back what was taken. It is based on your own daily effort, obedience, and proving yourself to the Savior that you are willing to take on those covenants again.
Now, if you feel you done all of which is commanded, I would fast and pray and take this matter before the Lord. Rely on the Savior to make that prompting to the Bishop.
What you need to ask yourself, am I patience enough to receive back what was yours.
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