Translation of awhile in German

Sometimes you forget one word and this makes the entire sentence sound differently. That means that you need to read each email before sending it twice at least if you want to be on the safe side every time.
Sorry if I did not write back, I was in Napoli during the holidays, then back at work, once again I have so much to do at the weekend, but I will do my best. Greetings from Italy. Marco.
I'm already in my bed... I am looking forward to the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Football is nice too! Here it very hot. I am missing the rain on the west coast ... I will be back again soon.