Fear and overcoming it!

Hello Everyone!!
I am talking about my fear of big dogs attacking me and my muffins!

This is my Mom Dena and Stanley a few years back!  

It's been almost 8 months since Stanley (my Mom's Poodle - 6yrs old) was attacked and killed by a Pit bull!!  Stanley was a happy fearless little guy with a mind of his own!  He wasn't afraid to approach other dogs or people.  The day Stanley died was literally tragic for all of us and I still have nightmares about it.  I keep re-living that day over and over.  I ask myself what could I have done differently?  How could I have saved him?  Was this what God wanted and now I can't do anything but let the Lord's will be?  The entire citation has brought on a major fear into my life.  It's kept me inside for months.
I have had SO much fear of other dogs and talking my Pito and Daisy outside..  I have been sheltering my babies and last month I thought I should try and walk them down the street, so I did (with weapons on me of course) and each time we walked down the street I would see another dog out or barking though the screen doors and windows..  so I would turn around and go back home!!!!
I know that I should trust that God will protect my doggies but if this ever happened again I swear I would lose my mind!!!
Anyways, today I gave up that fear and I took Pito and Daisy around the neighborhood for a good 45 min walk.  I walked them and had peace.  I knew that God had my back.  If you are struggling with fear my best advice would be just send it up to God and pray pray pray that he will keep you safe.  And guess what? He does and He will!
Dwelling on things that can scare you does no good.  Fear paralyzes you and prevents good and rewarding joyful things that can brighten your day.  So, my plan is to let go.  I am choosing to forgive, forget and try to move on.  I know God wants us to enjoy these beautiful days in the Midwest, so step aside fear..... 
Let it go!
~Greek Diva
 Helen Day