You have succeeded, yes, but the time element was extended again and again for you needed to experience all obstacles to grow and overcome them. Naturally, for this you needed an extension of time. It was given you with the love of the Father for a promise is a promise. So you wandered like a child in wonderland. Time is an element, but in this aspect is also a hindrance because it will take you another eternity to come home.
Temptations are the greatest obstacles on the way.
Time became a great factor in your travel because it covered all possibilities, goo or bad that aroused your interest. In you travel you waited to see if you could do as well as your Father, and many tried to duplicate the Father's inventions. You began to build but nothing remained forever. And as you went forward you were ready to visit other creations until you ran out of time and interest in searching for more. We are still awaiting you to welcome you home at any time you are ready to come home.