Hi Rebecca

this piece is full of descriptions that appeal to my eye, ear and feelings. You have combined your journey into childhood memories and the present loss of parents. you have shown that nature could be a healer of deep wounds and inspires a person to revive the instinct to live with joy.
Fireflies were your companions on this journey. They represent nature that is going to your guide and partner on the paths of life. It is an appealing thought that there is nothing like loneliness if you know whom to apply for friendship.

With few edits this story could be more appealing.

Edit-
"What was going on withing ...."
(What was going on within...)

"I could now live in piece..."
(I could now live in peace..)

Write on!