Hidden surprises
Under pillows in fancy boxes
Gifts from the motherland
Kind words that heal
I know it was difficult for you to learn
My debt to you
Is far beyond material
Sina ja mina
Parents of more than the those you bore
A lost child in a foreign land
Adopted by generosity
I understand more than you know
My only wish is that you understand me
You have become my Finland family
I want you to see
Through all the bad times
I am happy
You’ve given me more than just a home
And a warm bed
You’ve given me a new life in a new place
And you put a smile back on my face
The strength to write and start anew
I couldn’t have done these things without you
So you see, what I really want to say
Is kiitos
A family like yours is precious and few
And I know that you would say in return
Yes, thank you