actually, i being a certified nursing assistant talking care of the elderly i see that all the time. This is what i suggest you do, first all make sure his buisness is complete. Otherwise if he is in pain he will hang on longer only to finish that buisness and be in total pain in the process. If your father is religious bring a religious leader to the home to bless your father, to help guide your father over. Spend as much time with him as you can. We have whats called Comfort Care. Where you pay no more attention to the meds and moving him everywhere but just making sure he is comfortable with cold water at his side at all times, just make sure he doesnt choke on it. Always remember one thing though bebop, if he tells you this, then it is probably also his...acceptance , in the matter. Do not force him to keep fighting and living a life he may be satisfyed with already. I dont know your fathers status, how old he is, or anything....but im guessing when he says he is going soon that must mean he isnt too good physically right now....Just support him, and take this as a miracle that he could have told you...others know but say nothing and the family never gets to finish what they left off with. Be by his side, TELL him it is ok to go to the other side, that there is peace and love waiting for him and that your heart is with him always. I have known people who believed they would pass, but without hearing these words, and having unfinished buisness they hang on phsyically, but everything goes, and they end up laying there like a vegtable until they get what they need....My heart is there for you good luck