Vaikea Aika

This book is written in Finnish and so is the inscription. I had a heck of a time translating it, and I still couldn't figure out two words. So, if there is any Finnish people out there that can help me, please let me know the translation of the words, "asakseni" and "thanat".

 

Inscription reads: "15.8.1971. Kiitos kaikesta ystavallisyydesta, mita olen asakseni saanut. Thanat muistot jaa taalta! Tervetuloa Suomeen! Martta Pihlaja"

Translation: "Thank you for all the kindness, from what I asakseni received. Thanat share your memories here! Welcome to Finland! Martta Pihlaja"