NO ONE deserves to have a labbie more than you.
I think your mom knows this, but the space restrictions are probably what are keeping your parents from letting you get one!!!

I wish you the best of luck in dealing with your parents on getting a doggie!!!

I know how you feel--I left 2 dogs at home when I went to college at 17, and didn't get one of my own until I was 25--that's a long time!!!!!! But I was settled, and getting married, and knew it was the right time!! Any pooch I would have gotten before that would have moved around a lot, and not had a lot of stability. I'm glad I waited though--I now have 4 of the most incredible creatures in my life, and I wouldn't change it for anything.

I know you're ready--I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you and your future pup